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Study suggests persistent inflammatory response triggered by SARS-CoV-2 may be responsible for observed sequelae in PASC patients

Researchers assessed the association of enhanced migratory or activated CD8+ T cell and reduced avidity reactive cellular response due to post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PASC).

13 Dec 2022

Researchers show link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 infection, vaccination

Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai validated the link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, a novel link between the same condition and COVID-19 vaccination.

12 Dec 2022

Establishment of quantitative scale for long COVID stigma estimation among UK residents

Researchers developed and validated the long coronavirus disease (COVID) stigma scale (LCSS) to quantify the burden of long COVID stigma in the United Kingdom (UK).

28 Nov 2022

Comparing post–COVID-19 symptoms two years after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers compared the presence of post–coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms among hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients in Spain.

17 Nov 2022

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

COVID-19 reactivated viruses that had become latent in cells following previous infections, particularly in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME/CFS.

16 Nov 2022

Study evaluates transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as treatment for long COVID-chronic fatigue

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers evaluated non-invasive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation [tVNS] as a treatment for long COVID-related chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

10 Nov 2022

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

A recent review published in the journal Biomolecules discussed the potential uses of melatonin in treating brain fog, and chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis symptoms associated with long coronavirus disease (COVID)

9 Nov 2022

Researchers report white matter differences in post-treatment Lyme disease patients

In a study using specialized imaging techniques, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report distinctive changes in the "white matter" and other brain tissue physiology of those with post-treatment Lyme disease, a condition affecting 10% to 20% of the nearly half a million Americans who contract Lyme disease annually.

26 Oct 2022

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in the Netherlands examined the role of inflammatory genes, cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CD8+ T cells), and pro-inflammatory cytokines in long-lasting severe fatigue experienced by a large number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

21 Sep 2022

Kessler Foundation receives grant to continue the long-running "MS Fellowship in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation" program

John DeLuca, PhD, senior vice president of research and training at Kessler Foundation, received a five-year, $468,019 grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to continue the long-running "MS Fellowship in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation" program.

9 Sep 2022

Psychological distress before COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of long COVID

Psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness, before COVID-19 infection was associated with an increased risk of long COVID, according to researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

7 Sep 2022

What is currently known about the mechanism and treatments of long COVID?

The current understanding of the mechanisms underlying long COVID or post-acute sequelae of COVID and potential treatment methods that show promise in long COVID management.

6 Sep 2022

How common is chronic fatigue syndrome among patients with long COVID-19?

In a new study, researchers found that myalgic encephalitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) was common in long COVID-19.

10 Aug 2022

Persistent fatigue post-COVID-19 in pregnant women

Researchers determine the factors and time duration associated with fatigue for pregnant women who had positive SARS-CoV-2 serology during delivery.

27 Jun 2022

Neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with long COVID

More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic erupted, scientists have become increasingly aware of a group of patients -; so-called 'long haulers' -; who remain plagued by a combination of symptoms long after the infection passes.

17 Jun 2022

Fecal microbiota transplant shows durable effect in treating irritable bowel syndrome

A new study discusses the efficacy of fecal transplant in patients with IBS three years after the procedure was performed.

16 Jun 2022

The enigma of post-acute infection syndromes

In a recent review published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers summarized known literature findings of the unexplained post-acute infection syndromes (PAISs).

20 May 2022

Viral microRNA acts as a master regulator to induce the reactivation of dormant herpesviruses

Dormant herpesviruses induce their reactivation via a previously unknown cellular mechanism mediated by a viral microRNA. Würzburg researchers show this in the journal "Nature".

5 May 2022

Study explores individuals’ experiences with long COVID

The current study sought to present the actual face of the condition in experiential terms.

25 Jan 2022

The long-term neurologic consequences of COVID-19

A team of researchers recently provided insights into central nervous system consequences of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a perspective paper published in the Science journal.

24 Jan 2022

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Latest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Study suggests persistent inflammatory response triggered by SARS-CoV-2 may be responsible for observed sequelae in PASC patients

Researchers show link between a debilitating heart condition and COVID-19 infection, vaccination

Establishment of quantitative scale for long COVID stigma estimation among UK residents

Comparing post–COVID-19 symptoms two years after SARS-CoV-2 infection

SARS-CoV-2 infection triggers reactivation of latent viruses in people with chronic fatigue syndrome

Study evaluates transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as treatment for long COVID-chronic fatigue

Melatonin could be a potential therapy for long-COVID symptoms

Researchers report white matter differences in post-treatment Lyme disease patients

Why fatigue from long COVID goes beyond simply feeling tired

Kessler Foundation receives grant to continue the long-running "MS Fellowship in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation" program

Psychological distress before COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of long COVID

What is currently known about the mechanism and treatments of long COVID?

How common is chronic fatigue syndrome among patients with long COVID-19?

Persistent fatigue post-COVID-19 in pregnant women

Neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with long COVID

Fecal microbiota transplant shows durable effect in treating irritable bowel syndrome

The enigma of post-acute infection syndromes

Viral microRNA acts as a master regulator to induce the reactivation of dormant herpesviruses

Study explores individuals’ experiences with long COVID

The long-term neurologic consequences of COVID-19

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Latest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

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Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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