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🕗The Battle Against Long COVID: Insights from New Research Ep. 221
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Unlock the secrets of long COVID and its unexpected rise during the summer on this week’s MedEvidence Monday Minute. Dr. Michael Koren sheds light on the surprising seasonality of viruses in Florida, revealing why COVID-19 cases are spiking amid the summer heat. Discover how long COVID can disrupt lives with its persistent and debilitating symptoms, and learn about the latest findings from a landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine on data from the Veterans Administration Database, highlighting how the original Wuhan strain had the highest rates of long COVID. Still, vaccination has shown promise in reducing these odds. The episode also covers the less severe but significant impact of newer Omicron variants, stressing the importance of vaccines in mitigating long-term symptoms. Tune in for a comprehensive look at managing the ongoing pandemic, enriched with practical advice and cutting-edge research insights from one of the top experts in the field.
Article reference in New England Journal of Medicine
Recording date: August 12, 2024
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Manage episode 433822883 series 3310873
Unlock the secrets of long COVID and its unexpected rise during the summer on this week’s MedEvidence Monday Minute. Dr. Michael Koren sheds light on the surprising seasonality of viruses in Florida, revealing why COVID-19 cases are spiking amid the summer heat. Discover how long COVID can disrupt lives with its persistent and debilitating symptoms, and learn about the latest findings from a landmark study in the New England Journal of Medicine on data from the Veterans Administration Database, highlighting how the original Wuhan strain had the highest rates of long COVID. Still, vaccination has shown promise in reducing these odds. The episode also covers the less severe but significant impact of newer Omicron variants, stressing the importance of vaccines in mitigating long-term symptoms. Tune in for a comprehensive look at managing the ongoing pandemic, enriched with practical advice and cutting-edge research insights from one of the top experts in the field.
Article reference in New England Journal of Medicine
Recording date: August 12, 2024
Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.
Share with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.
Follow us on Social Media:
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Instagram
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Music: Storyblocks - Corporate Inspired
Thank you for listening!
232 episoder
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