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July 17, 2024
Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemic
Drop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.
News Release
July 12, 2024
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.
News Release
May 30, 2024
Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later
Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.
News Release
May 2, 2024
Al-Aly on TIME100 Health list of people who have most influenced global health
Recognized for influential research on long COVID.
National Leaders
December 14, 2023
‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID
Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death.
News Release
November 21, 2023
Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communities
Grant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.
News Release
August 21, 2023
Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection
Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.
News Release
August 14, 2023
WashU Medicine nephrologist has risen to prominence, uncovering society’s biggest health issues
Al-Aly has become a leading COVID-19 researcher by tapping into big data.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles
March 7, 2023
Long Covid patients more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, study finds
Source: New York Times
March 7, 2023
COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems
Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care.
News Release
February 15, 2023
Do repeat COVID infections increase the risk of severe disease or Long COVID?
Source: Scientific American
December 21, 2022
Podcast: Brain-related issues can linger after patients recover from COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses one of the most common problems associated with long COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science