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    Reduced Stroke Volume and Brain Perfusion Drive Postural Hyperventilation in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, 2024, Jacquie R. Baker et al

    Highlights POTS causes cardiovascular instability and severe symptoms. Postural hyperventilation is thought to cause POTS, but the mechanisms are unclear. Reduced stroke volume and brain perfusion drive postural hyperventilation in POTS. Stroke volume and brain perfusion should be targeted as...
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    2024 Stanford MECFS meeting

    I'm sorry I must have missed something. Is there a study by Wust concerning M.E biopsy groups and PEM? I'm only aware of the study for LC.
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    Muscle abnormalities worsen after post-exertional malaise in long COVID, 2023/4, Wüst, van Vugt, Appelman et al

    I did a power walk 5 week post Covid infection after I felt recovered and woke up the next morning unable to stand or walk for 3.5 weeks. No negative effect on my cognitive functions. It was not delayed PEM as I experience with M.E. Same thing happened in 1992 post-infectious viral...
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    Hormone Therapy and Biological Aging in Postmenopausal Women, 2024, Yufan Liu

    Question Are there associations between hormone therapy (HT), socioeconomic status (SES), and discrepancies between chronological and biological age among postmenopausal women, and can this explain the association between HT and risk of mortality? Findings In this cohort study involving...
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    Understanding Exercise (in)tolerance in Sickle Cell Disease: Impacts of Hemolysis and Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Delivery,2024, Irwin

    Cardiac diastolic maladaptation is associated with the severity of exercise intolerance in SCA patients, 2024, Thomas d'Humieres et al Conclusion and perspectives This pilot study provides a new understanding of the mechanisms associated with exercise limitation in SCA patients, adding the...
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    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Long COVID: 3-Month Follow up Results from a Prospective Registry of 232 patients, 2024, Jur van Berkel et al

    Abstract A potential beneficial effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on complaints of long COVID was found, leading to increased demand for this treatment despite many remaining clinical questions and lack of formal guideline recommendations and reimbursement. A registry was set up in...
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    Well-known, famous people with Covid-19 and Long Covid

    'General Hospital' Icon Emma Samms Talks Latest Return to the Show Amid Her Battle with LC Samms has had a rough few years, as she has been hit pretty hard with long COVID, and was unable to leave her hometown of London for outside work. “I’ve been like this now for four and a half years...
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    Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) - articles, social media and discussion

    Merged thread Judge rules forklift truck driver's rare Long Covid symptom is a disability Mr Thompson was dismissed from his job in May 2023 and in July he was diagnosed as having a functional neurological disorder resulting from Long Covid. He then launched an employment tribunal claim for...
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    The effectiveness of exercise in alleviating long COVID symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis, 2024, Xueyan Cheng PhD candidate

    Abstract Background Long COVID is prevalent in the general population. Exercise is a promising component of rehabilitation for long COVID patients. Aim This study examined the effects of exercise interventions on managing long COVID symptoms. Methods In this systematic review and...
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    Understanding Exercise (in)tolerance in Sickle Cell Disease: Impacts of Hemolysis and Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Delivery,2024, Irwin

    If cells are less deformable, it reduces the ability to supply oxygen to tissues in the body. It doesn't effectively allow cells to perform their function to oxygenate tissues, cells needs to undergo significant deformation and be able to elastically recover to their original shapes. RBC...
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    Understanding Exercise (in)tolerance in Sickle Cell Disease: Impacts of Hemolysis and Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Delivery,2024, Irwin

    Abstract Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by central (cardiac) and peripheral vascular dysfunctions, significantly diminishing exercise capacity and quality of life. While central cardiopulmonary abnormalities in SCD are known to reduce exercise capacity and quality of life; the impact...
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    Are there many conditions that have the very severe exhaustion where someone can barely move that can be seen in ME/CFS? Can it help with diagnosis?

    I have this too. I live in a high-rise and I pray the fire alarm doesn't go off when I'm feeling this way. The elevators shut off and I would have to take the stairs. Then I have periods when I can go power walking 2-3x/week. Who knows.
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    Can Taurine Supplements Treat Long COVID?

    My bloodwork didn't show low levels of taurine, but my magnesium stores was deficient. I had parkinsonism symptoms, it was just awful. I had this constant rocking sensation in my head. The injections improved my gait and energy(good energy not hyper energy) but it didn't last.
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    Covid-19 vaccines and vaccinations

    August 30, 2024 FDA Authorized Updated Novavax COVID-10 Vaccine to Better Protect Against Currently Circulation Variants Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for an updated version of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine that more closely targets...
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    Can Taurine Supplements Treat Long COVID?

    @bobbler I don't think taurine is the bad culprit in energy drinks. Taurine shows health benefits for the cardiovascular system and calms the nervous system. It also helps increases the absorption of magnesium into the cells I took mg sulfate injections for a couple of months but that...
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    Can Taurine Supplements Treat Long COVID?

    I took taurine and magnesium IM injections off and on for 2 yrs and it might have saved my life. The combination of the 2 puts your brain in such a peaceful mode. I loved it. My doctor who prescribed them retired 12 yrs ago. I wish I had a doctor who could prescribe me this again.
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    Can Taurine Supplements Treat Long COVID?

    A clinical trial will provide much-needed evidence to help patient? Post-COVID Condition (PCC), also referred to as Long COVID, is a debilitating condition that affects approximately 10% of people who have contracted COVID-19. There is currently no cure in Canada for this illness that is...
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    Discovering the gene-brain-behavior link in autism via generative machine learning, 2024, Gustavo K. Rohde et al

    Abstract Autism is traditionally diagnosed behaviorally but has a strong genetic basis. A genetics-first approach could transform understanding and treatment of autism. However, isolating the gene-brain-behavior relationship from confounding sources of variability is a challenge. We...
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    Plasticity of the heart in response to changes in physical activity, 2024, Eric T. Hedge et al

    Abstract The human heart is very adaptable, with chamber size, wall thickness and ventricular stiffness all modified by periods of inactivity or exercise training. Herein, we summarize the cardiac adaptations induced by changes in physical activity, ranging from bed rest and spaceflight to...
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