Flu Patients at Longer Term Risk
A study suggests that individuals hospitalized with flu face a heightened risk of long-term health issues, akin to long Covid.
Latest Research | Long Covid
Latest Research | Long Covid
Latest long COVID research explores persistent symptoms, underlying mechanisms, and potential treatments. Studies reveal multi-system impacts, including cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory issues. Researchers are investigating biomarkers for diagnosis and effective therapeutic interventions. Emerging data suggest the importance of vaccination in reducing long COVID risk. Ongoing trials aim to identify targeted therapies to alleviate prolonged symptoms and improve patient outcomes.
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Other Viral Illnesses that cause chronic disease
Diagnosis & Management
Latest Research | Long Covid
Long Covid Symptoms
A Practical assessment tool for diagnosing and managing Long Covid
A good practical assessment tool, (app and questionnaire) for long Covid
Biomarkers
Hormones
Symptom Relief | Management
*** Insights into Immune and Hormonal Features of Long COVID
Researchers investigated immune and hormonal differences in individuals with Long COVID compared to those without. They found significant variations, including higher levels of specific immune cells, stronger antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in Long COVID patients.
LGBTQ+
**LGBTQ+ and Long Covid
In the face of healthcare disparities and persistent symptoms, LGBTQ+ survivors are forging paths to healing through solidarity, advocacy, and resilience
Diagnosis & Management
Latest Research | Long Covid
Unlocking Solutions for Long COVID: Insights from Medical Experts on Diagnosis, Management, and Recovery
Doctors share experiences and recommendations on diagnosing, managing, and referring patients with Long COVID
(PEM) Post Exertional Malaise
Fatigue
Long Covid Symptoms
Mitochondria
PEM
**Mitochondria
Mitochondria are often referred to as the powerhouse of cells, responsible for producing energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation. In Long COVID, mitochondrial dysfunction can occur due to various factors, including viral impact, immune system dysregulation, and oxidative stress, leading to impaired energy production and cellular processes.
Black People & Long Covid
Economic Impacts of Long Covid
**Pandemic Impact on BIPOC Women
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Indigenous and racialized women, exacerbating existing inequalities and highlighting systemic issues.
Latest Research | Long Covid
News
Recommended Books | The Long COVID Survival Guide by Fiona Lowenstein
The Long COVID Survival Guide: How to Take Care of Yourself and What Comes Next—Stories and Advice from Twenty Long-Haulers and Experts" by Fiona Lowenstein
Long Covid Symptoms
Mental Health
Mental Health in Long COVID
Mental health challenges in Long COVID can manifest in a variety of ways, including persistent anxiety, depression, mood swings, cognitive dysfunction (such as "brain fog"), insomnia, and post-traumatic stress symptoms
Long Covid Symptoms
Mental Health
Psychosis in Long COVID
Psychosis in Long COVID may present with a variety of symptoms, including hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there), delusions (false beliefs not based on reality), disorganized thinking, paranoia, and cognitive disturbances