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Recent study news and announcements

Long COVID leaves telltale traces in the blood

08/04/2024

People with long COVID have distinct patterns of inflammation detectable in the blood, which could potentially be targeted with immune therapies.

Longer-term organ abnormalities confirmed in some post-hospitalised COVID patients

22/09/2023

A study looking at the longer-term impact of COVID-19 has found that nearly a third of patients displayed abnormalities in multiple organs five months after infection, some of which have been shown through previous work to be evidence of tissue damage.

Blood clots during COVID-19 may be a cause of ongoing cognitive problems

31/08/2023

High levels of two proteins at the time of COVID-19 have been found in patients who later experienced cognitive problems, including ‘brain fog’, giving a major clue as to one cause of their symptoms: blood clots.

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Recent media coverages

Long Covid blood clues could prompt future trials

BBC News 09/04/2024

People with long Covid have evidence of continuing inflammation in their blood, which could help understanding of the condition and how it may be treated, a UK study suggests.

COVID-19 study team recognised for outstanding impact in medical research

NIHR 01/03/2024

A Leicester team behind a major UK study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 on hospitalised patients has been recognised for its outstanding impact in medical research by the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Nearly a third of hospitalised COVID-19 patients show signs of organ damage

Gavi 25/09/2023

Study highlights the need to follow up COVID-19 patients after hospital discharge, especially if they have ongoing symptoms.

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