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As some experts and long-COVID sufferers call for antivirals to be more accessible, others say the science isn't proven yet

Some long COVID sufferers are paying thousands of dollars for COVID-19 antivirals, hoping they will lessen their symptoms during reinfections. While some experts say it's time to allow more Australia access to subsidised medications, others say more research is needed.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

US death toll tied to long COVID exceeds 3,500, CDC report says

The health challenges that a bout of COVID-19 sometimes leaves in its wake can be troublesome, scary and quite mysterious. New research confirms they can be deadly as well.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 14, 2022

Warning issued to anyone who has had Covid over getting it a second time

The warning suggests getting it a second time could put you at greater risk of it being deadly - as researchers found repeat infections can result in serious health risks.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 13, 2022

‘They can’t ignore us any more’: five women on long Covid and medical misogyny

Many are still reporting minimization of their long Covid symptoms – and it’s partially attributable to the fact that female patients are routinely dismissed

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2022

Can long Covid research unlock other great medical mysteries of our time?

Attention and funding for research into mononucleosis, HIV, Lyme, Ebola, Sars and other infections have historically been limited – but long Covid changed that

The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2022

COVID-19 infection increases risk of long-term brain problems: Study

Complications include strokes, cognitive and memory problems, depression, anxiety and migraine headaches.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022

Covid may cause long-term brain injury, study finds

Strokes, seizures, memory problems and movement disorders among issues suffered by patients

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu

They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.

WEKU · Sep 16, 2022

‘A collective trauma’: Covid keeps its grip on mental health of many patients

Rates of anxiety and depression have decreased since first year of the pandemic but there still aren’t enough therapists

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2022

The next pandemic is of long COVID

The latest COVID-19 surge is waning — but long COVID will be the next public health crisis

Salon · Aug 27, 2022