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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.
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.
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.
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.
People with long Covid, POTS, and other chronic conditions are using fitness trackers to avoid debilitating crashes and reclaim their lives. After three years of tracking her health data, one journalist went from bedridden episodes to living crash-free.
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 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.
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.
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.
Hockey legend Jonathan Toews returned to Chicago with his new team and received a thunderous four-minute ovation from nearly 20,000 fans who still claim him as their own. After battling long COVID and chronic illness, the 37-year-old's comeback story proves that some bonds between a city and its heroes never break.
Arthur Sanchez became the first post-COVID double-lung transplant recipient in the western U.S. in 2020. Five years later, he's celebrating life with gratitude and a completely transformed perspective.