Lara Diem • Simona Daepp • Vincenzo P. Introcaso • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.88098 Abstract Introduction Following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) has emerged as a […]
🧬 Mechanisms of Action Behind COVID-Induced Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia, or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), has emerged as a notable neurological complication in some individuals following SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly in the context of Long COVID. While fatigue is more […]
🧠 Long COVID and Sleep Disorders: Mechanisms, Brain Centers, and Therapeutic Advances (2025 Review)
Sleep disturbances have emerged as one of the most persistent and disruptive symptoms of Long COVID, affecting up to 40–76% of patients months after infection2. This article synthesizes 2025 peer-reviewed […]
Sudden Sleep Collapse: A Long-COVID Nightmare
Long COVID can trigger sudden collapses in consciousness or overwhelming sleepiness through a mix of neurological, immunological, and autonomic dysfunctions. Here’s how the body gets hijacked into shutdown mode: 🧠 […]
3 in 4 people with mild COVID develop insomnia, study reveals
John Anderer HANOI, Vietnam — Recovering from a bout of COVID-19 can be a different experience for every patient. Some people are able to bounce back relatively quickly, while others continue […]
The Long or the Post of It? Temporality, Suffering, and Uncertainty in Narratives Following COVID-19
Katharine Cheston, Marta-Laura Cenedese & Angela Woods Volume 46, pages 3–20, (2025, Journal of Medical Humanities The Long or the Post of It? Temporality, Suffering, and Uncertainty in Narratives Following COVID-19 Abstract Long COVID affects millions […]
Exploring DNA methylation, telomere length, mitochondrial DNA, and immune function in patients with Long-COVID
Andrea Polli, Lode Godderis, Dries S. Martens, et. al., BMC Medicine volume 23, Article number: 60 (2025) Abstract Background Long-COVID is defined as the persistency or development of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with […]
5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery: What scientists have learned
By Katie Camero, NBC News Why do some people develop disabling chronic conditions after the initial viral infection? The struggles of living with long Covid five years after the start of […]
Treatment on Trial to Reverse Long COVID Effects
The NIH-funded trial will determine if immunomodulation can improve brain and cardiovascular dysfunction. An immunomodulator being investigated by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center holds promise in reversing the effects […]
Long-term Effects of COVID-19 on Sleep Patterns
Turk Thorac, DOI: 10.5152/ThoracResPract.2024.24013, Salma Batool-Anwar, Olabimpe S. Fashanu., Stuart F. Quan, Thoracic Research & Practice Abstract OBJECTIVE To examine the long-term impact of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) on sleep patterns and […]