Author: John Murphy, President, COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), remains a poorly defined and under-researched condition affecting millions globally. Despite its prevalence, […]
Potential Dysphagia Following COVID-19 Infection Due
Shuji Matsumoto • Rintaro Ohama • Takashi Hoei • Ryuji Tojo • Toshihiro Nakamura,, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.94248 Abstract The epiglottis separates the pharynx from the larynx by flipping upward to prevent swallowed material from entering the airway. Cervical vertebral osteophytes […]
Exploring the Link Between COVID-19 and Liver Abscess Formation
Ramlakhan S. Verma • Shailendra Pal Singh • Gaurav Mishra • Vikas K. Patel • Vipin Gupta, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.94136 Abstract Background Liver abscess is a potential concern among liver health complications. With severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) […]
Dyslipidemia Associated With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus as a Strong Predictor of ICU Admission
Abdurahman Alfaiz • Mohammad Shabbir • Mohammad D. Alotaibi • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87193 Abstract Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has raised questions about the complex interplay between chronic non-communicable diseases and the clinical trajectory of the […]
Why Long COVID Causes Shortness of Breath—and What We’re Learning to Do About It
Author: John Murphy Affiliation: COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation 🌬️ Introduction: When Breathing Doesn’t Bounce Back For many people recovering from COVID-19, the virus doesn’t simply go away. Weeks or months later, […]
Persistent Inflammation and Cutaneous Dysregulation: Long COVID & Urticaria
Author: John Murphy Affiliation: COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has left a legacy far beyond acute respiratory illness. For millions worldwide, recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection has been followed […]
Persistent Shadows: Depression, Long COVID, and the Future of Mental Health Care
Author: John Murphy Affiliation: COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long COVID has emerged as a multifaceted syndrome with profound neuropsychiatric consequences. Among its most persistent and disabling sequelae is depression, which […]
Systemic Reluctance: Medical Inertia and the Pharmaceutical Industry’s Influence on Long COVID Treatment
Abstract Despite the global burden of Long COVID, the medical profession has demonstrated a striking reluctance to engage in consistent diagnosis, treatment, and research. This article explores the multifactorial roots […]
Long-term neurological and cognitive impact of COVID-19
Toka Elboraay, Mahmoud A. Ebada, Maged Elsayed, et. al., BMC Neurology volume 25, Article number: 250 (2025) Abstract Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms emerged early in the COVID-19 pandemic as a key feature of the virus, with research confirming […]
Long COVID May Cause Long-Term Changes May Lead to Cardiac and Pulmonary Diseases
Mount Sinai study suggests COVID-19 infection should be considered a risk factor for future cardiopulmonary conditions Patients suffering from long COVID may exhibit persistent inflammation in the heart and lungs […]