"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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| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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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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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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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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.
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Fatigue in systemic lupus: the role of disease activity and its correlates. Lupus. 2019 Feb; 28(2):163-173.
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Development and initial validation of a cessation fatigue scale. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2017 07 01; 176:102-108.
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Pain and depression predict self-reported fatigue/energy in lupus. Lupus. 2013 Jun; 22(7):684-9.