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The only way to diagnose ME is by ruling out other illnesses, which can take years
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A simple blood test could provide the first reliable diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and end the lengthy process of trying to identify the debilitating condition, scientists have found.
It’s thought more than 400,000 people in the UK suffer with the condition, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
