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“Cognitive deficits following SARS-CoV-2 infection were detectable nearly two years post infection, and largest for individuals with longer symptom durations, ongoing symptoms, and/or more severe infection. However, no such deficits were detected in individuals who reported full recovery from COVID-19.”
@longcovid #longcovid #covidbrain #PostCovid #PostCovid19 #postcovidconditon #PostCovidSyndrome #CovidLong #CovidLonghaul #COVIDlonghauler #pwlc #psc #PASC
Myopathy as a cause of #LongCovid fatigue: Evidence from quantitative and single fiber EMG and muscle histopathology
“In addition to our previously published mitochondrial changes, inflammation, and capillary injury, we show now in muscle biopsies damage of terminal nerves and motor endplate with abundant basal lamina material”
@longcovid #postcovid #postcovid19 #postcovidconditon #postcovidsequelae #postcovidsyndrome #pwlc #CovidLong #CovidLonghaul #COVIDlonghauler
Australia
The government appointed Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (#PASC) Research Plan Expert Advisory Panel will advise on priorities for spending of a $50 million research fund.
Government document
http://tiny.cc/df09vz
Forum discussion raises concerns about the appointees and their views on post infectious syndromes (near end)
https://www.s4me.info/threads/news-from-australia.17290/page-13#post-482981
#LongCovid @longcovid #pwlc #PostCovid #PostCovid19 #postcovidconditon
From the bird site 🐦
From @tmprowell (MD)
This paper about the impact of #longCovid on language & cognitive function is frankly devastating.
A couple examples of how affected individuals fared when confronted with photos of objects & asked to name them. Lots of struggling & pauses. #MedTwitter
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949903823000015
@LongCovid #PwLC #cognitivepsych #brainfog #PostCovid #postCOVID19 #postcovidconditon #CovidLong
FINALLY! some #goodNews re: #longCovid in #canada
$29m to establish a #postCovidConditon research/clinical network, and clinical practices for the #diagnosis of #pcc!
#covidIsNotOver, but this is a GREAT step in the right direction.
It's overwhelmingly vindication to see our struggle legitimized and funded.
A report released Thursday by Canada's chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the "head" of the pandemic but long COVID its "tail" as the illness inflicts significant harm on individuals, their families and potentially the country's economy.
Tom Kindlon
Irish ME/CFS Association
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