by University of California, Los Angeles A new UCLA-led study suggests that some people living with long COVID may be able to alleviate certain symptoms by using short-term, self-regulating therapies. The […]
Study identifies potential cause of long COVID muscle weakness
by University of Malta University of Malta researchers have discovered a potential cause of the persistent and often debilitating symptoms experienced by long COVID-19 patients. The new study published in Biochimica et […]
Safety and efficacy of low dose naltrexone in a long covid cohort; an interventional pre-post study.
O’Kelly B 1,2, Vidal L 2, McHugh T 2, et. al. Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health, 03 Jul 2022, 24:100485, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbih.2022.100485 PMID: 35814187 PMCID: PMC9250701 Abstract Background Up to 37.7% of patients experience symptoms beyond 12 weeks after […]
POST-ACUTE SEQUELAE OF COVID-19: CHARACTERIZATION, COMORBIDITIES, AND BIOMARKERS IN A DIVERSE COHORT
Emily Struttmann, Anish Shah, Matthew Moreida, et. al. doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.06.20.24308901 Abstract Introduction Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is causing a silent pandemic in the U.S. Gulf South, a part of flyover U.S. where patients are quietly withdrawing […]
Patients with neurological disease are likelier to die after COVID, finds study
by Geoff McMaster, University of Alberta People with neurological disease have a greater chance of death after contracting COVID-19, according to a new University of Alberta study. The research also confirms […]
Two studies unveil key insights into long COVID
by University of Texas at Austin Health care providers are learning critical new information to help improve care for patients with long COVID, thanks to a pair of recent studies out […]
Could COVID-19 Be Causing This Rare Spinal Cord Disorder?
Can COVID-19 cause a rare spinal condition called transverse myelitis? Learn what TM is and see the evidence connecting the two conditions. The year 2020 has been one for the […]
How wave of new dementias may be fueled by surprising culprit every home has been touched by
By Maiya Focht, A new study has added fuel to concerns that America could face a surge in dementias in coming years and decades due to COVID. The research found that […]
Two-Year Longitudinal Study Reveals That Long COVID Symptoms Peak and Quality of Life Nadirs at 6–12 Months Postinfection
Zoe O Demko, Tong Yu, Sarika K Mullapudi, et. al., Open Forum Infectious Diseases, Volume 11, Issue 3, March 2024, ofae027, https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofae027 Abstract Background Few longitudinal studies available characterize long COVID outcomes out to […]
Sleep and Long COVID—A Review and Exploration of Sleep Disturbances in Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-COV-2 (PASC) and Therapeutic Possibilities
Volume 10, pages 169–180, (2024), Elliott K Lee & R. Robert Auger Abstract Purpose of Review Post Acute Sequelae of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2), also known as PASC, and frequently referred to […]