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Millions with long COVID now have a free resource that lists 24 prescription medications and other treatment options they can discuss with doctors right now. Created by patients and clinicians, the guide aims to end the "nothing can be done yet" message many people hear.
Scientists using quantum computers just identified hidden causes of long COVID that traditional AI missed, opening doors to new treatments. This breakthrough shows how quantum technology could revolutionize personalized medicine for everyone.
A $1.35 million program is solving a major roadblock in Long COVID care by validating diagnostic tests that help doctors identify which treatments will work for which patients. The initiative brings researchers one step closer to turning promising science into real-world cures.
A major trial found vitamin D didn't stop COVID infections, but it may help reduce lingering symptoms weeks later. The discovery could offer hope to millions still struggling with long COVID.
A major study of 1,747 COVID patients found that vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of developing long COVID by up to 4%. While it didn't help during acute infection, researchers discovered an encouraging link to fewer lingering symptoms months later.
A major clinical trial revealed that high-dose vitamin D didn't prevent severe COVID, but researchers discovered an unexpected clue that could help millions still battling long COVID symptoms.
A New Mexico court worker who couldn't drive or work after long COVID returned to normal life following eight weeks of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Scientists are studying whether pressurized oxygen chambers could help millions suffering from the debilitating condition.
Up to 18 million Americans live with Long COVID, but renewed attention from health officials signals hope for breakthrough treatments. A former CDC director draws parallels to how innovation transformed AIDS from fatal to treatable.
Researchers discovered a specific immune cell state that explains why Long COVID lingers in some patients and links directly to fatigue and breathing problems. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments for millions still suffering months after infection.
University of Virginia scientists have identified a cellular mechanism driving long COVID and found an existing drug that could help millions still suffering from the condition. Their breakthrough just won a national competition's first round, beating 63 other medical discoveries.
Scientists expected to find inflammation in long COVID brains, but scans revealed something different. The discovery could change how millions of patients get treated.
While many moved on from the pandemic, Dr. Michael Peluso launched a groundbreaking program to help millions still suffering from long COVID. His tissue bank has collected over 100,000 biospecimens and is helping scientists worldwide search for a cure.
Millions who lost their sense of smell during COVID now have real hope. Scientists are testing breakthrough treatments that could restore this life-changing sense.
A digital tool combining activity tracking with real-time alerts helps people with long COVID avoid overexertion. While the six-month study showed promise, researchers discovered important insights for designing future health apps for chronic conditions.
Scientists discovered two blood molecules that can identify lung damage in COVID patients, potentially replacing invasive scans with a quick blood test. Nearly 1,000 hospitalized patients helped unlock this breakthrough that could speed up diagnosis and treatment.
Stanford researchers created Virtual Lab, an AI system that designed 92 promising COVID-19 treatments in just days—work that would take human scientists months. Two of the AI-designed molecules successfully bound to both new variants and the original virus.
For decades, people struggling with alcohol dependency had few options beyond AA meetings and willpower. Now, a major shift in treatment approaches is finally giving patients like 38-year-old Jillian access to medical care, therapy options, and personalized paths to recovery that actually work.
Researchers transformed a hepatitis C medication into a powerful new COVID-19 treatment that works even against virus variants resistant to current therapies. The breakthrough could help patients who no longer respond to existing options.
A drug already approved for COVID-19 treatment just showed strong results against Nipah virus in early studies, potentially offering a faster path to fighting an infection that kills up to 75% of patients. The breakthrough could speed up treatment options since the drug is already approved for human use.
Researchers are asking tuberculosis patients what they need before developing a new long-acting injectable treatment. Their answers are already changing how drug makers approach the cure for a disease that killed 1.23 million people in 2024.
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