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

For Some MDs, Long COVID Burnout Is a New Reality

Dhaval Desai is one of thousands of physicians across the United States who have experienced burnout and depression, exacerbated by the pandemic. After 4 years, the impact is still being felt. I spoke with Desai about his experiences, a journey he documented in his book, Burning Out on the Covid Front Lines. Read the full story here.

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health, Long COVID, Medscape, Society, U.S.S HoApril 6, 2024Dhaval Desai, Physician Burnout, Depression, Anxiety, Pandemic, Pandemic Burnout, Long COVID ClinicsComment

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