Long COVID Labs
@longcovidlabs.bsky.social
Non-profit accelerating a cure for 100M+ people with Long COVID.
Longcovidlabs.org
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Why does Long COVID brain fog seem to affect more patients in the US? 🧠
A recent Northwestern University study surveyed 3,100 long COVID patients from around the world. 🌏
Patients in the US reported symptoms such as brain fog and mental health effects at much higher rates...
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A recent Northwestern University study surveyed 3,100 long COVID patients from around the world. 🌏
Patients in the US reported symptoms such as brain fog and mental health effects at much higher rates...
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February 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Why does Long COVID brain fog seem to affect more patients in the US? 🧠
A recent Northwestern University study surveyed 3,100 long COVID patients from around the world. 🌏
Patients in the US reported symptoms such as brain fog and mental health effects at much higher rates...
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bit.ly/4bNfFhN
A recent Northwestern University study surveyed 3,100 long COVID patients from around the world. 🌏
Patients in the US reported symptoms such as brain fog and mental health effects at much higher rates...
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bit.ly/4bNfFhN
UCSF: Solving Long COVID: How Decades of HIV Research Paved the Way 🙏
Great article on how the HIV research team at University’s of California San Francisco uses their decades of expertise to expand to Long COVID 👇
www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/01...
Great article on how the HIV research team at University’s of California San Francisco uses their decades of expertise to expand to Long COVID 👇
www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/01...
Solving Long COVID: How Decades of HIV Research Paved the Way
Discover how UCSF is leading the charge in Long COVID research, uncovering key findings that advance our understanding of the condition. UCSF researchers have adapted innovative tools and methodologie...
www.ucsf.edu
February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
UCSF: Solving Long COVID: How Decades of HIV Research Paved the Way 🙏
Great article on how the HIV research team at University’s of California San Francisco uses their decades of expertise to expand to Long COVID 👇
www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/01...
Great article on how the HIV research team at University’s of California San Francisco uses their decades of expertise to expand to Long COVID 👇
www.ucsf.edu/news/2026/01...
Evidence is building: metformin appears to help prevent Long COVID 💊
A new review from U. of Minnesota Medical School highlights multiple studies showing that starting metformin during or soon after acute COVID infection could lower the risk of Long COVID by roughly 40–60%.🦠
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A new review from U. of Minnesota Medical School highlights multiple studies showing that starting metformin during or soon after acute COVID infection could lower the risk of Long COVID by roughly 40–60%.🦠
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New review highlights growing evidence that diabetes drug metformin can prevent long COVID
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February 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Evidence is building: metformin appears to help prevent Long COVID 💊
A new review from U. of Minnesota Medical School highlights multiple studies showing that starting metformin during or soon after acute COVID infection could lower the risk of Long COVID by roughly 40–60%.🦠
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A new review from U. of Minnesota Medical School highlights multiple studies showing that starting metformin during or soon after acute COVID infection could lower the risk of Long COVID by roughly 40–60%.🦠
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You! Yes, you! The person talking about covid/long covid on social media YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
My dad, who doesn’t understand LC, just messaged me bc he saw a reel on insta about long covid and all of a sudden has a bunch of questions!
KEEP TALKING! EVERYWHERE! ALL THE TIME!
My dad, who doesn’t understand LC, just messaged me bc he saw a reel on insta about long covid and all of a sudden has a bunch of questions!
KEEP TALKING! EVERYWHERE! ALL THE TIME!
February 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
You! Yes, you! The person talking about covid/long covid on social media YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
My dad, who doesn’t understand LC, just messaged me bc he saw a reel on insta about long covid and all of a sudden has a bunch of questions!
KEEP TALKING! EVERYWHERE! ALL THE TIME!
My dad, who doesn’t understand LC, just messaged me bc he saw a reel on insta about long covid and all of a sudden has a bunch of questions!
KEEP TALKING! EVERYWHERE! ALL THE TIME!
New research suggests a simple blood test may help detect lingering lung damage after COVID-19.🩸
A UK study found elevated levels of the two blood biomarkers in people with persistent lung abnormalities months after hospitalization. 🧬👇
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medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01...
A UK study found elevated levels of the two blood biomarkers in people with persistent lung abnormalities months after hospitalization. 🧬👇
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Blood test detects lingering lung damage after COVID 19
A study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus, led by experts from the University of Leicester, Imperial College London and University College London, has found changes in the blood after C...
medicalxpress.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
New research suggests a simple blood test may help detect lingering lung damage after COVID-19.🩸
A UK study found elevated levels of the two blood biomarkers in people with persistent lung abnormalities months after hospitalization. 🧬👇
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medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01...
A UK study found elevated levels of the two blood biomarkers in people with persistent lung abnormalities months after hospitalization. 🧬👇
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BBC News: Long Covid and ME patients 'hopeful' about Rosetta Stone study
Check out this comprehensive article looking at a new study, with £1.1 million in funding from the UK-based @meassociation.org.uk!
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8pnggl7zgo
Check out this comprehensive article looking at a new study, with £1.1 million in funding from the UK-based @meassociation.org.uk!
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8pnggl7zgo
Long Covid and ME patients 'hopeful' about Rosetta Stone study
The £1.1m Rosetta Stone study hopes to make a breakthrough by comparing both conditions.
bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
BBC News: Long Covid and ME patients 'hopeful' about Rosetta Stone study
Check out this comprehensive article looking at a new study, with £1.1 million in funding from the UK-based @meassociation.org.uk!
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8pnggl7zgo
Check out this comprehensive article looking at a new study, with £1.1 million in funding from the UK-based @meassociation.org.uk!
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8pnggl7zgo
Long COVID researcher Yong Chen, PhD, wins prestigious Clinical Research Forum Award!
Dr. Chen received the Award for his paper:
"Long COVID Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Among Children and Adolescents in the Omicron Era (RECOVER-EHR).”
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Dr. Chen received the Award for his paper:
"Long COVID Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Among Children and Adolescents in the Omicron Era (RECOVER-EHR).”
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January 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Long COVID researcher Yong Chen, PhD, wins prestigious Clinical Research Forum Award!
Dr. Chen received the Award for his paper:
"Long COVID Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Among Children and Adolescents in the Omicron Era (RECOVER-EHR).”
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Dr. Chen received the Award for his paper:
"Long COVID Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Among Children and Adolescents in the Omicron Era (RECOVER-EHR).”
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Possible new alternative to Paxlovid is on the horizon! 🙏
Traws Pharma is developing a new anti-SARS-CoV-2 antiviral called Ratutrelvir, as a possible alternative to Paxlovid. 💊
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Traws Pharma is developing a new anti-SARS-CoV-2 antiviral called Ratutrelvir, as a possible alternative to Paxlovid. 💊
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January 26, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Possible new alternative to Paxlovid is on the horizon! 🙏
Traws Pharma is developing a new anti-SARS-CoV-2 antiviral called Ratutrelvir, as a possible alternative to Paxlovid. 💊
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Traws Pharma is developing a new anti-SARS-CoV-2 antiviral called Ratutrelvir, as a possible alternative to Paxlovid. 💊
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Australia allocates $120 million AUD into Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) that includes Long COVID!
Super encouraging! 🙌🙌🙌
The MRFF will support 60 health and medical research projects aimed at improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of various diseases.
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Super encouraging! 🙌🙌🙌
The MRFF will support 60 health and medical research projects aimed at improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of various diseases.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Australia allocates $120 million AUD into Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) that includes Long COVID!
Super encouraging! 🙌🙌🙌
The MRFF will support 60 health and medical research projects aimed at improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of various diseases.
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Super encouraging! 🙌🙌🙌
The MRFF will support 60 health and medical research projects aimed at improving prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of various diseases.
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MIT's MAESTRO study is looking for a few more #LongCovid male participants in the 18-28 yrs & 56-65 yrs brackets. See below screenshots for more info on Long Covid research study from posts by @immunofever.bsky.social & talresearchgroup.mit.edu/mitmaestro #medsky
January 15, 2026 at 4:37 AM
MIT's MAESTRO study is looking for a few more #LongCovid male participants in the 18-28 yrs & 56-65 yrs brackets. See below screenshots for more info on Long Covid research study from posts by @immunofever.bsky.social & talresearchgroup.mit.edu/mitmaestro #medsky
Wow 😟 Been waiting for the science to start calling this out for years! 👇
By Lisa Oshima:
A massive study of 40,537 people in @ScienceDirect just redefined C0VID as "a condition of long-lasting immune compromise."
20 months post-infection, T-cells & NK cells (our primary viral & cancer defense) had NOT recovered. So much for "It's mild."
X link: x.com/lisawhelan/s...
A massive study of 40,537 people in @ScienceDirect just redefined C0VID as "a condition of long-lasting immune compromise."
20 months post-infection, T-cells & NK cells (our primary viral & cancer defense) had NOT recovered. So much for "It's mild."
X link: x.com/lisawhelan/s...
January 19, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Wow 😟 Been waiting for the science to start calling this out for years! 👇
New research on neurological Long COVID recovery🧠
A recent study in BMC Neurology followed people living with neurological Long COVID using a mobile app to track symptoms and overall recovery for 3 months—about a year after their initial COVID infection.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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A recent study in BMC Neurology followed people living with neurological Long COVID using a mobile app to track symptoms and overall recovery for 3 months—about a year after their initial COVID infection.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Characterizing Neuro-PASC outcome with the mobile Neuro-COVID recovery care companion application - BMC Neurology
Background Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), affects 14 million people in the US. Neurologic manifestations of PASC (Neuro-PASC) are particularly debilitating. However...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:13 PM
New research on neurological Long COVID recovery🧠
A recent study in BMC Neurology followed people living with neurological Long COVID using a mobile app to track symptoms and overall recovery for 3 months—about a year after their initial COVID infection.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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A recent study in BMC Neurology followed people living with neurological Long COVID using a mobile app to track symptoms and overall recovery for 3 months—about a year after their initial COVID infection.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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7yo: “Hey Dad, did you study for your test to get your virus out?”
Me: “It’s not that kind of test… but yes, I did. And we’re gonna crush it”
Me: “It’s not that kind of test… but yes, I did. And we’re gonna crush it”
January 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
7yo: “Hey Dad, did you study for your test to get your virus out?”
Me: “It’s not that kind of test… but yes, I did. And we’re gonna crush it”
Me: “It’s not that kind of test… but yes, I did. And we’re gonna crush it”
Insightful comment from a member of our Long COVID Labs subreddit! 👇
We are just beginning to uncover the role viruses have played in our biology. Our focus is on COVID-19, but other viruses such as Epstein-Barr are likely at the root
of many diseases! 🦠
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We are just beginning to uncover the role viruses have played in our biology. Our focus is on COVID-19, but other viruses such as Epstein-Barr are likely at the root
of many diseases! 🦠
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January 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Insightful comment from a member of our Long COVID Labs subreddit! 👇
We are just beginning to uncover the role viruses have played in our biology. Our focus is on COVID-19, but other viruses such as Epstein-Barr are likely at the root
of many diseases! 🦠
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We are just beginning to uncover the role viruses have played in our biology. Our focus is on COVID-19, but other viruses such as Epstein-Barr are likely at the root
of many diseases! 🦠
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Really appreciated this comprehensive roundup of new papers from LC patient and blogger Brandon! ✨
Theme of this week's roundup: "Long COVID research is starting to connect dots that used to feel totally separate."
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Theme of this week's roundup: "Long COVID research is starting to connect dots that used to feel totally separate."
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January 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Really appreciated this comprehensive roundup of new papers from LC patient and blogger Brandon! ✨
Theme of this week's roundup: "Long COVID research is starting to connect dots that used to feel totally separate."
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Theme of this week's roundup: "Long COVID research is starting to connect dots that used to feel totally separate."
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Stellenbosch University and University of Calgary researchers studied 73 people and found that hidden chemical changes in blood clots can clearly separate Long COVID, POTS, and Long COVID-POTS, offering the first molecular fingerprint for each.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Post-translational modifications within fibrinaloid microclot complexes distinguish Pre-COVID-19 Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Long COVID, and Long COVID-POTS and reveal disease-specific ...
Background: Pre-COVID-19 Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PC-POTS), Long COVID, and their overlap (LC-POTS) are chronic post-viral conditions marked by debilitating symptoms despite frequent...
www.biorxiv.org
December 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Stellenbosch University and University of Calgary researchers studied 73 people and found that hidden chemical changes in blood clots can clearly separate Long COVID, POTS, and Long COVID-POTS, offering the first molecular fingerprint for each.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Fascinating! Apparently lidocaine injections (a very safe and well-known local anesthestic) are helping some Long COVID patients with their symptoms! 👇
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From the covidlonghaulers community on Reddit: Great interest in promising post-COVID treatment that patients must pay for themselves
Explore this post and more from the covidlonghaulers community
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December 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Fascinating! Apparently lidocaine injections (a very safe and well-known local anesthestic) are helping some Long COVID patients with their symptoms! 👇
www.reddit.com/r/covidlongh...
www.reddit.com/r/covidlongh...
We are determined to help end the #LongCOVID crisis! 🙏
Rohan Dixit, founder of @longcovidlabs.bsky.social, is working to erase Long COVID around the globe in a decentralized, patient-led approach.
What if we could cure Long COVID? #COVID #DeSci
YouTube video by Protocol Labs
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December 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We are determined to help end the #LongCOVID crisis! 🙏
Our Patient Grants are going out!
We’re excited to help Long COVID patients access treatments they otherwise might not be able to.
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We’re excited to help Long COVID patients access treatments they otherwise might not be able to.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Our Patient Grants are going out!
We’re excited to help Long COVID patients access treatments they otherwise might not be able to.
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We’re excited to help Long COVID patients access treatments they otherwise might not be able to.
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✨✨Why don't we have better Long COVID treatments yet - and what is Long COVID LABS doing to help?? ✨✨
Last month, our founder Rohan appeared on the DeSciNews podcast with hosts Jorge Jiminez and @bioprotocol.bsky.social to talk about our mission.
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Last month, our founder Rohan appeared on the DeSciNews podcast with hosts Jorge Jiminez and @bioprotocol.bsky.social to talk about our mission.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
✨✨Why don't we have better Long COVID treatments yet - and what is Long COVID LABS doing to help?? ✨✨
Last month, our founder Rohan appeared on the DeSciNews podcast with hosts Jorge Jiminez and @bioprotocol.bsky.social to talk about our mission.
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Last month, our founder Rohan appeared on the DeSciNews podcast with hosts Jorge Jiminez and @bioprotocol.bsky.social to talk about our mission.
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🚨In case you missed it: Long COVID Funding Update:
Last week the German government announced it will be allocating €500 million (US $582 million) to fund research for Long COVID and ME/CFS
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Last week the German government announced it will be allocating €500 million (US $582 million) to fund research for Long COVID and ME/CFS
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Long-COVID research just got a big funding boost: will it find new treatments?
The German government has committed half a billion euros to research into long COVID and other post-infection syndromes.
www.nature.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚨In case you missed it: Long COVID Funding Update:
Last week the German government announced it will be allocating €500 million (US $582 million) to fund research for Long COVID and ME/CFS
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Last week the German government announced it will be allocating €500 million (US $582 million) to fund research for Long COVID and ME/CFS
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Update on the Economic Costs of Long COVID:
A recent communication in NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine estimates that the economic costs of Long COVID come out to:
🛑$1 trillion annually
🛑Approximately 1% of GDP 🌍
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A recent communication in NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine estimates that the economic costs of Long COVID come out to:
🛑$1 trillion annually
🛑Approximately 1% of GDP 🌍
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December 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Update on the Economic Costs of Long COVID:
A recent communication in NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine estimates that the economic costs of Long COVID come out to:
🛑$1 trillion annually
🛑Approximately 1% of GDP 🌍
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A recent communication in NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine estimates that the economic costs of Long COVID come out to:
🛑$1 trillion annually
🛑Approximately 1% of GDP 🌍
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New study finds that SARS-CoV-2 exposure during pregnancy increases the risk of developmental delays by 68%
The pandemic is NOT over - we need to solve this crisis urgently 🌏
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The pandemic is NOT over - we need to solve this crisis urgently 🌏
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
New study finds that SARS-CoV-2 exposure during pregnancy increases the risk of developmental delays by 68%
The pandemic is NOT over - we need to solve this crisis urgently 🌏
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The pandemic is NOT over - we need to solve this crisis urgently 🌏
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
So important! We need all hands on deck to end this crisis! 🚨
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
So important! We need all hands on deck to end this crisis! 🚨
Would be amazing to see if we can do the same for #LongCOVID!
At UCSF, 10 people with HIV received a triple immunotherapy.
After stopping treatment, 7 showed sustained control of the virus.
Strong CD8+ T cell responses early after viral rebound were linked to better control.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
After stopping treatment, 7 showed sustained control of the virus.
Strong CD8+ T cell responses early after viral rebound were linked to better control.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Correlates of HIV-1 control after combination immunotherapy - Nature
Nature - Correlates of HIV-1 control after combination immunotherapy
www.nature.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Would be amazing to see if we can do the same for #LongCOVID!