The Conversation | October 2025

Can a new blood test really detect ME/CFS? An expert unpacks new research

CRE PAVING CI Dr Sarah Annesley from La Trobe University examines new research reporting a blood test that may be able to diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with high accuracy. In the article, Sarah explores the potential significance of the findings while highlighting the challenges that currently face people living with ME/CFS, including lengthy diagnostic delays and the lack of a reliable diagnostic test. She also explains why further research is needed before the test could be adopted in clinical practice.

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The Conversation | June 2025

It’s not just ‘chronic fatigue’: ME/CFS is much more than being tired

CRE PAVING CI Dr Sarah Annesley from La Trobe University has authored an article in The Conversation exploring the realities of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The article explains why ME/CFS is much more than chronic tiredness, describing it as a complex condition that can affect multiple body systems and significantly impact daily life. It also discusses growing evidence for the biological basis of ME/CFS, challenges in diagnosis and management, and the need for updated clinical guidelines and greater awareness.