John Murphy, M.D., M.P.H., D.P.H. CEO COVID Long-haul Foundation Abstract Background Long COVID, also termed Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC), is a complex multisystem disorder characterized by persistent symptoms […]
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Long COVID
A Clinical Review of Diarrhea, Constipation, Reflux, and Abdominal Pain John Murphy. CEO COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation PART I: Epidemiology, Phenotypes, and Pathophysiological Foundations Abstract (Part I focus) tGastrointestinal (GI) […]
Research reveals new clues to the mysteries of long COVID
Don Bell, University of Alabama Three groundbreaking studies pinpoint immune cells and proteins linked with the lingering condition — and suggest a possible cause. Immunologist Shokrollah Elahi led three recent […]
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis
Manuela Mastronardi • Aurora Bertini • Margherita Sandano • et. al. Abstract Introduction Acute colonic diverticulitis (ACD) is a frequent gastrointestinal disease, with its rising incidence and hospitalizations contributing to increased healthcare costs. The COVID-19 pandemic […]
Five Years Post-Pandemic: Here’s What We’ve Learned About Long COVID
The year 2025 marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic went global. Among the many who contracted COVID-19 and recovered from the acute infection, some feel as though the disease […]
Pediatric gastrointestinal tract outcomes during the postacute phase of COVID-19
Zhang, D; Stein, R; Lu, Y; et al.; Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative, JAMA Network Open Abstract Importance: The profile of gastrointestinal (GI) tract outcomes associated with the postacute and […]
Data-driven RECOVER research produces new discoveries about Long COVID.
This installment of the RECOVER Research Update—a summary of recent findings published every 3 months—focuses on innovative research using patient information contained in electronic health records (EHRs). Each time a person […]
COVID-19–Induced Flare of Hereditary Angioedema in a Twelve-Year-Old Female Patient
Aman Kalkat • Irfan Amir • Sarah Azzi • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.89210 Abstract Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of angioedema, most often due to a deficiency or dysfunction of C1 […]
Brain changes discovered in patients still dealing with long COVID
StudyFinds CHICAGO — There are distinct changes in the brains of individuals with long COVID, differing from those who have fully recovered from the virus, a new study reveals. Approximately one […]
Data-driven RECOVER research produces new discoveries about Long COVID.
This installment of the RECOVER Research Update—a summary of recent findings published every 3 months—focuses on innovative research using patient information contained in electronic health records (EHRs). Each time a person […]