Long COVID

Key biological pathway reveals insights into long COVID brain fog

16 Aug 2023

The identification of a metabolic pathway could lead to answers and new treatments for those experiencing brain fog because of long COVID.

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Long COVID could be caused by the virus lingering in the body. Here’s what the science says

09 Jun 2023

We know from other viruses that viral fragments can remain in different tissues for months or even years. This could be the case for long COVID.

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Ivermectin, blood washing, ozone: how long COVID survivors are being sold the next round of miracle cures

08 Aug 2022

Mainstream medicine hasn’t yet found enough evidence-based treatments for long COVID. No wonder sufferers are turning to unproven therapies.

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Hidden toll: examining the social costs of long Covid will improve prevention, treatment and care

15 Jul 2022

Research into the social dimensions of long Covid offers invaluable insights for its prevention, treatment and care.

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First, COVID hit disadvantaged communities harder. Now, long COVID delivers them a further blow

20 Jun 2022

What do disadvantaged communities need to weather long COVID? Ask them.

Professor Gail Matthews from the Kirby Institute talks about long covid

Despite the uncertainty, there is hope for long COVID patients

20 May 2022

It’s estimated one in 10 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 will have lingering symptoms, but most people will improve over time.

What causes long COVID symptoms? Clues from under the microscope

14 Jan 2022

A team from UNSW's Kirby Institute and St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney have uncovered an immune profile for long COVID, potentially paving the way for tailored treatment for those with ongoing symptoms.

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Social media, activism, trucker caps: the fascinating story behind long COVID

27 Sep 2021

Sufferers collected evidence of their persistent symptoms, and advocated for themselves and for further research. Even the term ‘long COVID’ stems from this activism.

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You're much less likely to get long COVID if you've been vaccinated

16 Sep 2021

One study suggests getting vaccinated halves the risk of developing long COVID.

Long COVID 'brain fog': neurocognitive tests to harmonise global methods

01 Sep 2021

A UNSW psychology researcher is behind neurocognitive testing recommendations that will help assess long COVID patients.

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