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Year in Review: COVID-19

A look back at newsworthy stories of 2024

Nov 04, 2024
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Obesity May Raise Risk of Long COVID in Youth

Researchers observed dose-response relationship for increasing BMI and long COVID risk

Oct 28, 2024
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Low-Dose Lithium Tested in Long COVID

No benefit for brain fog or fatigue, but higher doses may have promise

Oct 02, 2024
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Molnupiravir May Offer Modest 6-Month Benefits for High-Risk COVID Patients

Secondary analysis of trial data consistent with observational studies

Sep 11, 2024
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Expert Epidemiologists on Everything COVID

Summer waves, long COVID data, and hope on the horizon

Aug 24, 2024
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Long COVID Differs Between Kids and Adolescents, Study Finds

While 14 symptoms were common in both groups, differences also emerged

Aug 21, 2024
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Common Lab Tests Not Useful in Diagnosing Long COVID, Study Shows

Lab tests can rule out other conditions, but are not biomarkers for long COVID

Aug 12, 2024
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Three Years After COVID Hospitalization, Cognitive Problems Persist and Worsen

Some early pandemic patients dropped IQ points and did not return to their jobs

Aug 06, 2024
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IG Live July 19: Measles, Bird Flu, COVID, Oh My!

Experts unpack what recent outbreaks mean for public health

Jul 18, 2024
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Long COVID Risk Has Fallen, Largely Attributable to Vaccine Rollout

However, metabolic and gastrointestinal sequelae increased among the unvaccinated

Jul 18, 2024
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Opinion
Here's What Is Wrong With the National Academies' Long COVID Definition

Overly broad criteria won't help patients in the long run

Jun 14, 2024
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New Long COVID Definition Proposed by National Academies

Committee urges adoption, says it will aid in consistent diagnosis, documentation, and treatment

Jun 11, 2024
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Paxlovid Fails First Test in Long COVID

Trial had been stopped early for lack of efficacy

Jun 07, 2024
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Does COVID-19 Persist?

An unexpected idea gains traction and may provide clues about long COVID

May 20, 2024
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