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 […]
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 […]
Scientists Discover Drug That Could Finally End Long COVID Suffering
By Walter and Eliza Hall Institute WEHI scientists discovered a drug that blocks long COVID in mice and may improve acute treatment options beyond current antivirals like Paxlovid. Researchers have discovered […]
IgA autoimmunity and coagulation: post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC)
Claudia Gomes1,Jonathan H. Whiteson2,3,Fabio Ponzo4,et. al. Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 virus resulted in significant disability and diagnostic challenges among patients with Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). Here, we assessed microvascular perfusion, clotting, […]
Long-Term Dysfunction of Taste Papillae in SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Qin Yao, M.D., Máire E. Doyle, Ph.D., Qing-Rong Liu, Ph.D.,et. al., NEJM Evid 2023;2(9) DOI: 10.1056/EVIDoa2300046 Abstract Background We sought to determine whether ongoing taste disturbance in the postacute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 period is associated with persistent […]
Prevalent Among People With Long COVID
Black race, COVID-19 hospitalization and mood symptoms confer increased risk, study finds Moderate to severe sleep disturbances are highly prevalent among patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), or “long […]
Long-Term Neurologic Complications of COVID-19: A Practical Overview
The authors present an overview of the presentation and management of common neurologic symptoms associated with long COVID. Anastasia Vishnevetsky, MD, MPH; Douglas R. Wilcox, MD, PhD; et. al. Practical […]
Sleep Disturbances Are Highly Prevalent Among People With Long COVID
Black race, COVID-19 hospitalization and mood symptoms confer increased risk, study finds Moderate to severe sleep disturbances are highly prevalent among patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), or “long […]
Inflammatory profiles are associated with long COVID up to 6 months after COVID-19 onset
Elke Wynberg , Alvin X. Han , Hugo D. G. van Willigen , et. al. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304990 Background After initial COVID-19, immune dysregulation may persist and drive post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). We described […]
Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Pre-Delta, Delta, and Omicron Eras
Authors: Yan Xie, Ph.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2457-9382, Taeyoung Choi, M.S., and Ziyad Al-Aly, M.D. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2600-0434, N Engl J Med 2024;391:515-525, DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2403211, VOL. 391 NO. 6 Abstract Background Postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (PASC) can affect many organ systems. However, temporal […]