The organization of care for children with long Covid in the Netherlands is at a critical juncture. While specialized clinics are set to open in 2025, funding uncertainties jeopardize research into promising treatments. Political disagreements have stalled a €21 million…
Five years after the emergence of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided an assessment highlighting a continuous decrease in death rates. Currently, approximately 777 million cases have been recorded worldwide, resulting in about seven million deaths. Long COVID…
Marlen Reusser, the Swiss cyclist, discusses her recovery from health challenges, including Long Covid, after a difficult year in sports. Despite missing major competitions due to health issues, Reusser emphasizes the valuable lessons learned and her renewed determination to compete….
A groundbreaking study led by University College London found that most adolescents suffering from long Covid recover within two years. The study involved over 12,000 participants aged 11 to 17 and revealed that while 70% of those initially diagnosed recovered,…
Patient organizations are concerned about the lack of funding for additional research on long covid treatments as the Dutch Parliament prepares to vote on an amendment for €21 million in research budget. With no majority in sight, experts warn that…
A groundbreaking study led by University College London reveals that while some teenagers have suffered from long Covid for over two years, most recover within this period. The research assessed 12,632 teenagers, finding that 70% of those initially diagnosed with…
A significant study reveals that while some teenagers experience long Covid for over two years, the majority recover by the two-year mark. Researchers from University College London assessed health data from thousands of young individuals and found that 70% of…
The Health Ireland Survey, conducted among 7,400 adults, highlights rising binge drinking and declines in physical activity. While 73% reported alcohol consumption and binge drinking increased from 24% to 28%, only 41% met the national physical activity guidelines. Additionally, 7%…
A recent survey reveals that rehabilitation stays can be harmful for patients suffering from Long Covid and ME/CFS, with 50% reporting worsened health post-rehab. Jessica Aebi, a patient, describes her distressing experience in a rehab clinic that did not meet…
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, with main author Professor Manolis Kogevinas, reveals that exposure to air pollution is associated with a higher risk of persistent long Covid symptoms. The research, involving over 2,800 adults in…
Researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system in the US have developed an AI tool to identify long Covid, finding that 22.8% of the population exhibits symptoms. Analyzing data from nearly 300,000 patients across 14 hospitals, the tool provides…
