Long COVID patients heading to GPs as public clinics close down
GPs have the skills to helm long COVID treatment in Australia but need financial support, a leading GP has told the WONCA World Conference 2023…
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‘I was a shadow of myself’: How long COVID changed Dr Bronwyn King
“I live a very different life now.” This is Melbourne oncologist Dr Bronwyn King describing what two bouts of COVID-19 did to her and how they…
How long COVID triggered a patient’s ‘blue legs’ syndrome
Doctors have reported how long COVID triggered a “striking” case of acrocyanosis, which would set in minutes after standing. A 33-year-old man, managed by Dr…
A key to a ‘faulty’ lock: Why Aussie researchers are excited about naltrexone for CFS
What does long COVID have in common with chronic fatigue syndrome? First, there is the constellation of overlapping symptoms, including post-exertional malaise, brain fog, fatigue,…
Doctors pinpoint 12 symptoms for new long COVID definition
US researchers have developed a new definition and symptom checklist for long COVID, based on initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 patients. The…
Brain fog during COVID-19 points to lingering physical symptoms: study
In trying to untangle the mysteries of long COVID, researchers have found anxiety and depression may play a role for some of those with the…
Molnupiravir lowers long COVID risk: study
Molnupiravir may cut the risk of long COVID symptoms as well as post-acute death, regardless of a patient’s vaccination status or prior infection, US epidemiologists…
200 possible symptoms in 10 organ systems: GPs need more support diagnosing long COVID, report says
GPs need more support in managing patients with long COVID, a syndrome that is poorly understood, has some 200 possible symptoms and poses a ‘significant’…
Could COVID-19 trigger ‘face blindness’?
Researchers have reported what they say is the first case of prosopagnosia or “face blindness” related to long COVID, in a woman who confused her…
CMO confirms national plan to tackle long COVID
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly has confirmed federal health officials are developing a national strategy on how to manage cases of long COVID. Speaking…
