‘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…
Tag: Long COVID
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,…
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’…
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…
Q&A: What does COVID-19 antiviral treatment look like in 2023?
Co-chair of the COVID-19 clinical evidence taskforce discusses emerging treatments and the taskforce’s uncertain future
Long COVID fades within a year for mild infections: study
A large, new study offers reassuring news for people dealing with long COVID symptoms such as trouble breathing, mental fog and loss of taste or…
GPs lack guidance on treating long COVID in kids, inquiry told
Long COVID in children would be best handled in a community setting, but GPs need more education and guidelines for treating paediatric cases, infectious diseases…
Inside a specialist long COVID clinic: Desperate patients, a huge caseload and no money
Editor’s note: This article has been updated. A middle-aged woman listens intently as her doctor points to the black marks in her lung scans. ×…
