Although not about ME/CFS, its subject matter nonetheless seems pertinent, given current concerns. Although this is about animal studies, it is still addressing issues with competing pressures regarding publishing results versus quality of results.
http://www.nature.com/news/no-publication-without-confirmation-1.21509
http://www.nature.com/news/no-publication-without-confirmation-1.21509
Although when I read "with the rigour of clinical trials", I am not so confident. Thought it might be grist for comment though.No publication without confirmation
22 February 2017
Jeffrey S. Mogil and Malcolm R. Macleod propose a new kind of paper that combines the flexibility of basic research with the rigour of clinical trials.