MDs' One-Word Summary of Long COVID Progress: 'Frustration'

Researchers and clinicians now have a greater understanding of what health agencies formally call post-COVID condition, but the wide spectrum of symptoms, slow progress in launching pharmacologic clinical trials, and the research toward understanding the underlying causes mean standardized diagnostic tests and definitive treatments remain elusive. This piece follows a doctor and his patient as they navigate the complexities and challenges around long COVID. Read the full story on Medscape.

COVID-19, Coronavirus, Health, Long COVID, Medscape, U.S., WebMDS HoJune 10, 2024Long COVID, Post-COVID Conditions, Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)Comment

Long COVID Coverage

From reinfection risks to the leading hypotheses on the causes behind long COVID, learn more about this potentially debilitating condition in these stories written for WebMD.

COVID-19, Coronavirus, Health, Medscape, Science, U.S., WebMD, Long COVIDS HoDecember 27, 2023Reinfection Risks, Health Care, Vaccination, Vaccines, SARS-CoV-2, Post-COVID Conditions, Post-Acute COVID-19, Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC)Comment

Inside a Long COVID Clinic's Fight to Meet Crushing Patient Needs

Insufficient funding from state and federal health agencies towards long COVID has led to significant hurdles in patient care, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities, according to interviews and surveys with more than a dozen clinics, doctors, advocates, and patients. At the same time, a lack of training and education on long COVID within the broader medical community is also hurting patients. I explore these challenges through the experiences of one long COVID clinic at the University of Washington.

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health, Medscape, WebMD, Long COVIDS HoNovember 17, 2023Janna Friedly, Long-Term Care, University of Washington, UW Medicine, Harborview, Post-COVID Conditions, Post-Acute COVID-19, Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PASC), PASCComment

‘Snake Oil’ Fake Cures for Long COVID Leave Patients at Risk

From fad diets and vitamins to “blood washing” and stem cell therapy, long COVID patients are seeking out experimental therapies in a desperate bid to find hope and relief from debilitating symptoms. But doctors worry about the potential harm – both physical and financial – some of these unproven and overhyped treatments could cause.

COVID-19, Coronavirus, Health, Medscape, Science, U.S., WebMDS HoApril 30, 2023Misinformation, Stem Cell Therapy, Blood Washing, Apheresis, Microclots, Long COVID, COVID-19, Post-COVID Conditions, PandemicComment