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Dominic Stanculescu1, Lars Larsson2, Jonas Bergquist3,4.
Abstract
Here the hypothesis is advanced that maladaptive mechanisms that prevent recovery in some intensive care unit (ICU) patients may also underlie Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Specifically, these mechanisms are: (a) suppression of the pituitary gland's pulsatile secretion of tropic hormones, and (b) a "vicious circle" between inflammation, oxidative and nitrosative stress (O&NS), and low thyroid hormone function. This hypothesis should be investigated through collaborative research projects.Entities:
Keywords: critical illness; cytokines; low t-3 syndrome; myalgic encephalomyelitis; non-thyroidal illness syndrome; oxidative and nitrosative stress; pituitary; post-intensive care syndrome
Year: 2021 PMID: 33585528 PMCID: PMC7876311 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.628029
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Front Med (Lausanne) ISSN: 2296-858X