A landmark international study has confirmed what millions of patients and advocates have been saying for years: Long COVID is real, it is debilitating, and the global response must be drastically scaled up. The Delphi study, involving over 150 experts across medicine, research, and patient advocacy, represents a first-of-its-kind consensus on the priorities, gaps, and … Continued
I’ve been at the same digital marketing agency for 15 years. Previously full-time in the office, everyone has been permitted to work remotely since March 2020. A handful of people like to go into the office – some daily, others a few days each week. But the majority work from home. A few times each … Continued
By Nancy Malek@N95Anaesthetist Dr Nancy Malek is a Senior Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist in Sydney, Australia. She is currently leading a research project exploring Australian anaesthetists’ experiences during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. She is actively involved in improving education around COVID and advocates for evidence-based airborne precautions in hospitals to safeguard both staff and patients. … Continued
No, sir. While working in a neuroscience laboratory is a more forgiving environment regarding COVID-19 precautions, my resolute respirator use remains a source of alienation. There is no shortage of strange looks as I walk down the hall or attend a presentation—people too polite to comment, but not too polite to burn a hole in … Continued
Part 1: Opening Reflections and Long COVID’s Emotional TollPart 2: Advocacy Roots and Masking ImpactPart 3: Celebrity Advocacy and Long Covid PrevalencePart 4: Community Strategies and InclusivityPart 5: Exercise, Brain Damage, and Viral PersistencePart 6: Clinical Challenges and Societal ImpactPart 7: Testing Advances and Coping StrategiesPart 8: Clinician Guides and Patient AdvocacyGuest SpeakersAbout Long COVID … Continued
The Bulletin Board Campaign is a community-driven action and advocacy campaign designed to empower individuals with accessible, science-based public health messaging about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This campaign provides a platform for sharing impactful images, infographics, and flyers—resources that can be printed and posted in local public spaces or distributed digitally to reach broader audiences.Through … Continued
Originally published by Christian Klosz on Das Medium, this interview has been translated and republished with permission. Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic: What are the current challenges, what mistakes were made, what needs to improve, and how will the situation evolve in the coming years? A conversation with Špela Šalamon. Dr. Špela Šalamon is … Continued
Dieses Interview wurde ursprünglich von Christian Klosz auf Das Medium veröffentlicht und wird hier mit Genehmigung erneut veröffentlicht. 5 Jahre Corona-Pandemie: Was sind die aktuellen Herausforderungen, was wurde verabsäumt, was muss besser gemacht werden und wie wird sich das alles in den nächsten Jahren entwickeln? Ein Gespräch mit Špela Šalamon. Dr. Špela Šalamon ist Fachärztin … Continued
Stel je een typische familiebijeenkomst voor vandaag de dag. De meeste mensen dragen nooit meer maskers: kinderen rennen vrij rond, tantes en ooms babbelen over het weer, en slechts een enkeling kiest ervoor om een goed passend masker te dragen. Al snel komen de vragen: “De pandemie is toch voorbij?” “Ben je nog niet klaar … Continued
Von Heidrun Wiesenmüller, original erschienen am 5. März 2025 Um das Immunsystem ranken sich viele Mythen und es gibt häufig Missverständnisse darüber, wie das Immunsystem funktioniert. Auch in der Presse werden häufig unzutreffende Behauptungen darüber aufgestellt. Der folgende Text geht auf einige häufig gestellte Fragen ein und beantwortet diese wissenschaftsbasiert. Inhaltsverzeichnis Das Immunsystem besteht aus zwei … Continued