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Assessment of long COVID-19 symptoms and functional status: insights from a cross-sectional study

Nicolás Escrivá,*Laura Moreno-GalarragaElena Barado, et. al. This cross-sectional study examines the functional limitations of Long COVID (LC) in a clinically confirmed cohort (n = 220). We collected sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle data…[...]

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Persistence of Symptoms and Long-Term Recovery in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: Results from a Five-Year Follow-Up Cohort

Francisco Javier Membrillo de Novales , et. al.Infect. Dis. Rep. 2026, 18(1), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/idr18010008 Abstract Background/Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of persistent symptoms and the radiological and laboratory evolution at 6…[...]

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Overlapping Clinical Presentation of Long COVID and Postacute COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome

Lawrence Purpura , Thomas Heisler , Steven Palmer , et. al. linical Infectious Diseases, ciaf624, https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaf62 Abstract Background Postacute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as long COVID, and postacute COVID-19 vaccination syndrome (PACVS) present overlapping but…[...]

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Energy depletion in long-COVID: etiology, physiology, pathology, and clinical findings of exhaustion

John Murphy, M.D., MPH, DPH, President COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Persistent, debilitating fatigue and exertional intolerance are among the most frequent and disabling features of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection…[...]

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Pain in Long-Haul Illnesses: A Comprehensive Clinical and Molecular Review

🧠 Abstract Pain in long-haul illnesses—particularly post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or long COVID—represents a complex, multifactorial syndrome that transcends traditional diagnostic boundaries. This article synthesizes current evidence from…[...]

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Muscle Wasting in Long COVID: Etiology, Genomics, Physiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Prognosis

John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Muscle wasting in long COVID represents a profound and underrecognized consequence of SARS‑CoV‑2 infection, affecting skeletal integrity and systemic resilience. This article…[...]

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“Persistent Taste Dysfunction in Long COVID: Etiology, Pathology, and Therapeutic Horizons”

John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation 🧠 Abstract Long COVID-associated taste disorders represent a persistent and underrecognized sequela of SARS-CoV-2 infection, affecting millions globally. While anosmia and dysgeusia were…[...]

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