Cortisol Dysregulation in Long COVID: A Neuroendocrine Perspective on Persistent Sequelae

John Murphy, The COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long COVID, a multifaceted syndrome emerging after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, has challenged conventional models of post-viral recovery. Among its many physiological disruptions,…[...]

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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) Cite this article Abstract Background Long-COVID is defined as the persistency or development of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2…[...]

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🌬️ Idiopathic Dyspnea in Long COVID: Mechanisms, Diagnostics, and Emerging Therapies

🧠 Introduction Idiopathic shortness of breath—dyspnea without a clear structural or functional cause—is a perplexing symptom in many Long COVID patients. Despite normal imaging and pulmonary function tests, individuals report…[...]

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A Case of Fasciitis Following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccination: Case Review and Literature Overview

Tomoya Harada • Genki Inui • Hiroki Kohno • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.94531  Abstract Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing various infectious diseases, and their safety has been well established, with adverse effects generally being mild…[...]

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“Genomic Convergence of COVID-19 and Psoriatic Arthritis: Shared Inflammatory Pathways, Post-Viral Autoimmunity, and Therapeutic Implications”

John Murphy, CEO COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Background: COVID-19 and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are distinct clinical entities, yet emerging evidence suggests a convergence in their immunogenomic architecture. SARS-CoV-2 infection has been…[...]

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Corticosteroid Strategies in Long COVID: Evaluating Prednisone and Dexamethasone for Persistent Inflammation

John Murphy, The COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), presents with a constellation of symptoms including fatigue, dyspnea, cognitive dysfunction, and systemic…[...]

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