"Fatigue" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The state of weariness following a period of exertion, mental or physical, characterized by a decreased capacity for work and reduced efficiency to respond to stimuli.
| Descriptor ID |
D005221
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.369
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Fatigue" by people in Profiles.
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The Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection on Long-Term Symptoms in the Innovative Support for Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Infections Registry (INSPIRE). Clin Infect Dis. 2025 Oct 06; 81(3):416-426.
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Responsiveness and meaningful thresholds of PROMIS pain interference, fatigue, and physical function forms in adults with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: Report from the OMERACT Myositis Working Group. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2024 Feb; 64:152339.
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Plasma proteomics show altered inflammatory and mitochondrial proteins in patients with neurologic symptoms of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Brain Behav Immun. 2023 Nov; 114:462-474.
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Severe Fatigue and Persistent Symptoms at 3 Months Following Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infections During the Pre-Delta, Delta, and Omicron Time Periods: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study. Clin Infect Dis. 2023 06 08; 76(11):1930-1941.
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Neurologic Manifestations of Long COVID Differ Based on Acute COVID-19 Severity. Ann Neurol. 2023 07; 94(1):146-159.
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Reliability and validity of PROMIS physical function, pain interference, and fatigue as patient reported outcome measures in adult idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: International study from the OMERACT myositis working group. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2023 Feb; 58:152111.
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Evolution of neurologic symptoms in non-hospitalized COVID-19 "long haulers". Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2022 07; 9(7):950-961.
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Motivational interviewing intervention for increasing physical activity and improving dietary behaviors: The Lupus Intervention Fatigue Trial protocol. Contemp Clin Trials. 2022 03; 114:106690.
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Persistent neurologic symptoms and cognitive dysfunction in non-hospitalized Covid-19 "long haulers". Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2021 05; 8(5):1073-1085.
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Optimising sleep and performance during night float: A systematic review of evidence and implications for graduate medical education trainees. J Sleep Res. 2021 08; 30(4):e13212.