Mitochondrial Depletion and Long-COVID: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Clinical Implications

John Murphy, M.D., MPH, D.P.H., President The COVID19 Long-haul Foundation AbstractA growing body of evidence implicates mitochondrial dysfunction — including depletion of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), loss of mitochondrial membrane potential,…[...]

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Microclot Formation and Fibrinolytic Resistance in Long COVID: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Visualization

Author: John Murphy, President, COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), has emerged as a chronic multisystem condition affecting millions globally. Among its most…[...]

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Severe persistent specific sleep disorders in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Free

Richard Czuma , Robert Thomas , Jason Maley , Danielle Gott, Sleep, Volume 46, Issue Supplement_1,, https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsad077.0969 Abstract Introduction Viral infections have long been associated with sleep disorders, especially hypersomnia following the acute phase The Covid-19 epidemic…[...]

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Steroid-Associated Lipomatosis in Long COVID: A Hidden Sequela of Chronic Inflammation Management

John Murphy, The COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), presents a complex clinical landscape marked by persistent inflammation, fatigue, and multisystem dysfunction.…[...]

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Long COVID Sleep Disturbances: Phenotypes and Risk Factors from a Safety-Net Hospital

Angela Sohng , Ariana Rauch , Neoreet Braha , et. al., Sleep, Volume 48, Issue Supplement_1, May 2025, Page A605, https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsaf090.1407 Abstract Introduction Millions globally suffer from long-term functional and cognitive impairment from post-acute-SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or…[...]

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The Effectiveness of Structured Neurologic Music Therapy on Phonation and Breathing Function Following COVID-19

Christina V. Oleson • Samuel W. Onusko • Michelle S. Djohan • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87374  Abstract Objective To analyze the effectiveness of neurologic music therapy (NMT), consisting of diaphragmatic breathing (DB), vocal intonation therapy (VIT), and…[...]

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