Yeşildağ M , Kocabas R, DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S54538 Objective: Influenza A (H1N1) and COVID-19 viruses are two very different airway viral pneumonia agents that cause similar clinical manifestations and coinfections. The aim of this […]
Entangled in the Aftermath: Microclots, Neutrophil Traps, and the Pathophysiology of Long COVID
By John Murphy I. Prelude to Persistence In the quiet aftermath of viral storm, where acute fevers have cooled and coughs have faded into memory, a more insidious affliction lingers. […]
Immune-Related Peripheral Keratopathy in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
Chen B, Li X, Qu L, Wu S, DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S539734 Background: Post-COVID-19 Syndrome, marked by systemic immune dysregulation, has been linked to various ocular manifestations, including conjunctivitis, anterior uveitis, and vitritis. Emerging evidence highlights the […]
Dysgeusia in Long COVID: Etiology, Physiology, Pathology, and Therapeutic Horizons
Author: John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Taste disturbance has emerged as one of the most persistent and distressing sequelae of SARS‑CoV‑2 infection. While anosmia and ageusia were […]
Vestibular Dysfunction in COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination: Etiology, Physiology, and Pathology
John Murphy, M.D., MPH, DPH, President The COVID19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract COVID-19 and its vaccines have been associated with vestibular symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, and cognitive impairment (“brain fog”). This […]
Dimensional Distribution of mRNA Vaccine-Derived Spike Proteins: Etiology, Physiology, and Pathological Risk Profiles
John Murphy, MD CEO & President, COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines have revolutionized infectious disease prevention, yet their biodistribution and systemic effects remain incompletely characterized. This article […]
Genetic Risk of Different Populations in COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity
Sun N , Lu Y, Li C, Jiang A, Liu L, Guo J, DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S554153 Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created challenges by threatening public health and triggering the largest global economic crisis in recent […]
Factors Influencing COVID-19 Viral Clearance: Implications for Vaccination and Antiviral Therapy
Zeng J, Xu H, Luo S, Zhou X, et. al., DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S515224 Background: Understanding the factors influencing viral clearance in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, including vaccination status and antiviral therapy, is critical for optimizing clinical management. […]
Inflammatory Markers as Predictors of Onset and Recovery of Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients
Burak Celik • Fatih Gul • Hacı Huseyin Dere, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.96003 Abstract Background Olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions are widely recognized as characteristic manifestations of COVID-19. However, the relationship between disease severity, inflammatory markers, and the […]
Prognostic Value of Peripheral Blood in Different Infection Status in COVID-19 Patients
Zhu M , Cheng J , He L, et. al., DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S519226Objective: To explore the value of the neutrophil CD64 (nCD64) index, monocytic HLA-DR (mHLA-DR), and the percentage of CD14+ monocytes in the prognosis of Coronavirus disease […]