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 […]
COVID‑19 Vaccination and Chronic Inflammatory Disease
John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation (www.covid19longhaulfoundation.org ) Abstract COVID‑19 vaccination has altered the trajectory of the pandemic, yet its implications for patients with chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) remain […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
There are 8 patterns for long COVID symptoms. Here’s what they are
Herb Scribner There are eight different ways people experience long COVID symptoms, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health’s research initiative. The big picture: The new study represents one […]
Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Sleep Disturbances in Long COVID
John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Sleep disturbances have emerged as one of the most persistent and debilitating manifestations of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), commonly referred […]
COVID-19 Long-Haul Syndrome: Incidence, Falls, Injuries, and Mortality
John Murphy, CEO The COVID19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or “long COVID,” has emerged as a global health challenge with profound neurological, musculoskeletal, and systemic […]
Lingual Pathology and Dysgeusia in COVID-19: A Histopathological and Molecular Inquiry
John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract The tongue, a muscular organ of exquisite complexity, serves not only as a conduit for speech and mastication but as the primary […]
Study Finds Long COVID Disrupts Brain Adaptability and Emotional Health
Muhammad Tuhin, Science News Daily It starts quietly for many. A lingering headache. A missed word. A mental blank where a memory used to be. Months, even years after recovering […]