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Not sure exactly where to post this article since it covers a lot of things! This forum seemed best because of the title (pandemic), but please move if there's a better place. Perhaps the forum for Long Covid news? This article is a response to Biden's statement on 60 Minutes that the pandemic...

Full title: The chronification of post-COVID condition associated with neurocognitive symptoms, functional impairment and increased healthcare utilization Abstract Post-COVID condition is prevalent in 10–35% of cases in outpatient settings, however a stratification of the duration and...

New op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer by Jennie Spotila: Let’s approach COVID like the weather. Depending on conditions, we grab an umbrella (or mask) Tweet from the author:

Abstract The pathophysiology of COVID-19-associated coagulopathy is complex and not fully understood. SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (SP) may activate platelets and interact with fibrin(ogen). We aimed to investigate whether isolated SP can be present in clots retrieved in COVID-19 patients with...

The Pfizer press release reports that protection is achieved 28 days after initiation of the first dose of vaccine. Whereas you can develop covid within a few days of exposure, so the virus wins that race...

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Full title: Long COVID and the cardiovascular system – elucidating causes and cellular mechanisms in order to develop targeted diagnostic and therapeutic strategies: A joint Scientific Statement of the ESC Working Groups on Cellular Biology of the Heart and Myocardial & Pericardial Diseases...

Abstract Background and aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affects populations, societies and lives for more than two years. Long-term sequelae of COVID-19, collectively termed the post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, are rapidly emerging across the globe. Here, we investigated...

Six-month sequelae of post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infection: A retrospective cohort study of 10,024 breakthrough infections Maxime Taquet, Quentin Dercon, Paul J.Harrison Highlights Prior COVID-19 vaccination is associated with lower risk of many but not all COVID-19 sequelae. The risks of...

A macrophage attack culminating in microthromboses characterizes COVID 19 pneumonia Brian S Bull, Karen L Hay Introduction: A neutrophilic infiltrate characterizes bacterial pneumonia. Macrophage infiltration is similarly characteristic of the viral pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2. These...

Comparison of Seroconversion in Children and Adults With Mild COVID-19 Zheng Quan Toh, Jeremy Anderson, Nadia Mazarakis, Melanie Neeland, Rachel A. Higgins, Karin Rautenbacher, Kate Dohle, Jill Nguyen, Isabella Overmars, Celeste Donato, Sohinee Sarkar, Vanessa Clifford, Andrew Daley, Suellen...

The Latest on Long Covid Research with Dr. Iwasaki Hosted by Body Politic Mon, April 4, 2022 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Pacific / 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Eastern Register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-latest-on-long-covid-research-with-dr-iwasaki-tickets-308247335077 Or watch free on the Body...

Abstract Background There is a paucity of knowledge on the long-term outcome in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. We describe a cohort of patients with a constellation of symptoms occurring four weeks after diagnosis causing different degrees of reduced functional capacity. Although different...

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Overlooked Condition Shares Symptoms With Long COVID https://www.ibtimes.com/what-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-overlooked-condition-shares-symptoms-long-covid-3410892

Western medical authorities and the WHO have repeatedly stated that the populace do not need to wear masks or respirators, and that for the general public these offer no protection from coronavirus. The WHO say: Source: here It's rather annoying when scientists hide behind deceptive...