Long Covid/PASC (general)
Opinion | Donate This Holiday Season: Long Covid Research Need Your Help
“For people with debilitating long Covid, the new year heralds a cruel anniversary: Some are experiencing their fifth year with the agonizing illness. And despite the roughly $1.6 billion that the National Institutes of Health has received for long Covid research, not a single drug has yet been approved for that purpose.”
For people with debilitating long Covid, the new year heralds a cruel anniversary: Some are experiencing their fifth year with the agonizing illness. And despite the roughly $1.6 billion that the National Institutes of Health has received for long Covid research, not a single drug has yet been approved for that purpose.
【Long COVID】About Symptoms And Treatments / If You Think You Have Symptoms of Long COVID （English）
“Persistent or new symptoms as Long COVID may occur in all infected person. In this video,we will explain about the symptoms and treatments, what to do if you think you may have symptoms if Long COVID.”
Everything Wrong with Canada's Proposed Long COVID Recommendations
“The proposed Canadian guidelines for treating Long COVID pose harm to patients and risk psychologizing the disease.”
The proposed Canadian guidelines for treating Long COVID pose harm to patients and risk psychologizing the disease.
Sluggish gas exchange in the lungs may be involved in long-COVID brain fog | CIDRAP
“Lower rates of gas exchange in the lungs may contribute to impaired cognitive function ("brain fog") tied to long COVID, according to a small study to be presented at next week's Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA's) annual meeting in Chicago.
Pulmonary gas exchange is the movement of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream and carbon dioxide from the bloodstream to the lungs.”
Recovery and long-term health outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a prospective cohort in an urban setting, Kenya
“Conclusions: Six months post-infection, half of participants had lingering symptoms, with a third still affected after a year. Recovery was faster in younger, more educated individuals, while severe Long COVID was more common in women and those with low education and pre-existing conditions. Findings highlight the burden of Long COVID in Kenya and the need for support for vulnerable groups.”
Conclusions: Six months post-infection, half of participants had lingering symptoms, with a third still affected after a year. Recovery was faster in younger, more educated individuals, while severe Long COVID was more common in women and those with low education and pre-existing conditions. Findings highlight the burden of Long COVID in Kenya and the need for support for vulnerable groups.
Why I'm Not Panicking
“The path to curing Long COVID is a long and imperfect one. We’re in this for a while, and the ride will be bumpy. It feels particularly bumpy right now. Waiting for a definitive cure, and using trial-and-error methods in the meantime, requires emotional fortitude itself. Adding to that stress, we’re faced with the possibility that research funding for Long COVID may be interrupted by the next presidential administration. “
New research shows younger and middle-aged adults have worse long COVID symptoms than older adults
“New research shows younger and middle-aged adults have worse long COVID symptoms than older adults New study from Northwestern Medicine finds symptoms occurred regardless of mild or severe COVID-19 infection”
New research shows younger and middle-aged adults have worse long COVID symptoms than older adults
Summary
New study from Northwestern Medicine finds symptoms occurred regardless of mild or severe COVID-19 infection
Excess weight increases the risk for neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 condition: A systematic review and meta-analysis
“Excess weight increases the risk for neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 condition: A systematic review and meta-analysis”
Excess weight increases the risk for neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 condition: A systematic review and meta-analysis
HIV/AIDS and Long COVID are Very Similar
“HIV/AIDS & COVID-19, particularly long COVID, share several significant similarities, especially in terms of viral persistence, T cell damage, immune system dysfunction, & activation of other pathogens. These parallels are important for understanding the long-term effects of both infections and their impact on the immune system.”
Study Finds 1 in 4 Americans May Have Long COVID
“A newly released study finds that one in four Americans may suffer from long COVID, a much higher rate than typically cited. Scientists at Mass General Brigham used a sophisticated AI tool for the peer-reviewed study. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that in 2022 roughly 6.9% of Americans had long COVID, the new research finds the actual number may be 22.8%.“
A newly released study finds that one in four Americans may suffer from long COVID, a much higher rate than typically cited. Scientists at Mass General Brigham used a sophisticated AI tool for the peer-reviewed study. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that in 2022 roughly 6.9% of Americans had long COVID, the new research finds the actual number may be 22.8%.
Feels like a good time for a thread about all things exercise for people living with infection (and exposure)-associated complex chronic illnesses (IACCs) such as , and chronic /tick- and vector-borne illness. Let’s start with a trip down memory lane. 🧵 1/
“Feels like a good time for a thread about all things exercise for people living with infection (and exposure)-associated complex chronic illnesses (IACCs) such as #MECFS, #LongCOVID and chronic #Lyme /tick- and vector-borne illness. Let’s start with a trip down memory lane. 🧵 1/“
Newsmax host 'I know people with Long Haul Covid, and the doctors don't seem to be able to help her.' There's no standard protocol, we treat symptom by symptom.
“Newsmax host 'I know people with Long Haul Covid, and the doctors don't seem to be able to help her.' There's no standard protocol, we treat symptom by symptom.”
Long Covid warning signs as millions are left grappling with condition
“Two million people across the UK are still battling the disease that triggered the Covid pandemic - and with new variants emerging, many more diagnoses are expected. However, with pandemic protocols now a thing of the past, some are left wondering where to turn.”
Americans Suffering From Long Covid Fight Insurers for Benefits
“Getting long-term disability benefits can be an uphill battle for the 5% of the US adult population CDC data shows is still affected by long Covid in 2024. Private insurers often push back heavily on long-term disability claims, and the unique pitfalls of appealing their decisions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act create additional hurdles for plaintiffs.”
Prof. Akiko Iwasaki: Immunology of Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (Day 1, Block 5) - YouTube
Prof. Akiko Iwasaki: Immunology of Post-Acute Infection Syndromes'
"I want to highlight the fact that there are many medically unexplained post-acute infection syndromes..after encounters with distinct pathogens. SARS-CoV-2..the newest member"