Journal of IiME Volume 1 Issue 1 2 Welcome from Invest in ME Welcome to the first Journal of Invest in ME – a combination of research, information, news, stories and other articles relating to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Facts About ME An estimated 250,000 people suffer from ME in the UK This first version is also serving a dual purpose in that it is acting as a component of the delegate’s conference pack for the 2nd Invest in ME International ME/CFS Conference 2007, held in Westminster, London, UK. Invest in ME welcomes delegates, presenters and media from ten ME Story I fell ill with the flu the same time as Antony, my then boyfriend/fiancé. He got over it, I didn't..... It was a struggle to get the illness recognized - Wendy countries around the world to the conference – emphasising that ME recognises no international boundaries. The interest in the conference also demonstrates the need for some of IiME’s main objectives – more education and proper funding for biomedical research into ME. In this document we include articles from renowned ME experts who were not able to be present at the conference this year as well as those who are. We also include other ME experts who are presenting. IiME hope to publish our journal throughout the year. As with the IiME conference it will allow a platform for researchers, scientists, healthcare staff and politicians to be able to share and provide information relevant to those supporting, campaigning for or suffering from ME. IiME are firmly committed to raising ME awareness, facilitating education and lobbying for proper biomedical research into ME. We shall publish articles even though we may share different views – as long as an honest and transparent debate can occur. However, one thing we shall never lose sight of is the tragedy of ME and the way it is treated - and so stories of real life with ME will be featured from people who are living with this illness on a daily basis, showing the tragedy, the courage and also the humour which people with ME and their families endure.. Facts About IiME Invest in ME is made up of volunteers, ME sufferers and parents of children with ME We hope our efforts and those of our regional and international contacts will ultimately avoid the need for all of our combined work and we can look forward to a treatment and cure for ME. Welcome to IiME. Welcome to London. Disclaimer The views expressed in this brochure by contributors do not necessarily represent those of Invest in ME. Patients with any illness are recommended to consult their personal physician at all times. Invest in ME Charity Nr 1114035 www.investinme.org
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