Dr. Okunola's latest newsletter dives into the latest Covid-19 data from the CDC. While Covid-19 is now the 10th leading cause of death, it it still more severe than the flue.
Chimére L Sweeney emphasizes the need for awareness, stating, "I want to help Black people tell their stories of long covid." The discussion highlights the importance of empathy and support for those affected, advocating for better healthcare access and understanding.
Danielle Beckham Neuroscientist at the @CNPRCresearch . MS in Biophysics, PhD in Biological Chemistry. With her latest entry to NeuroArt "Unwelcome guest: SARS-Cov-2" - If you like it, please vote!
A study on long Covid patients revealed persistent immune activation and potential virus presence in various organs even years after infection. The research utilized imaging techniques to identify immune activation in the brain, spinal cord, lungs, and gut wall. The findings suggest a need for further investigation into treatments targeting leftover virus and immunomodulating therapies....
A news article discusses the shift towards decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) for long COVID treatments, enabling patients to participate from home rather than traveling to clinical sites.....
with further research existing treatments targeting the eradication/reduction of these type of autoantibodies for Long COVID could be used and biomarkers (blood tests to show the presence of Long COVID) could be developed to identify these autoantibodies in Long Haulers who have these types of neurological symptoms, particularly those with chronic pain.
A research paper has revealed that children and adolescents who have COVID-19 were at a higher risk of developing major kidney problems post COVID infection, even if they had no prior kidney disease...
In the face of healthcare disparities and persistent symptoms, Black Covid survivors are forging paths to healing through solidarity, advocacy, and resilience
In the face of healthcare disparities and persistent symptoms, LGBTQ+ survivors are forging paths to healing through solidarity, advocacy, and resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Indigenous and racialized women, exacerbating existing inequalities and highlighting systemic issues.