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- 1Study suggests COVID may worsen existing health problems long-term●"COVID may worsen existing health problems long-term, study suggests" In other breaking news: Fork Found in Kitchen http
A new study suggests that a COVID-19 infection may worsen pre-existing health problems over the long term, adding to the growing body of research on the virus's lasting effects. The finding is being shared with a tone of exasperation by some commentators, who note it confirms what public health advocates have long warned, and argue that the pandemic's ongoing impact is still being underestimated.
- 2NIH trial finds antiviral drug fails to improve Long COVID symptoms●Antiviral drug did not improve Long COVID symptoms
Researchers with the National Institutes of Health report that an antiviral drug did not improve symptoms in patients with Long COVID. The finding comes from a federally funded trial and adds to a string of disappointing results in the search for effective treatments for the lingering condition, which affects millions of people worldwide. Clinicians and patient advocates say the result underscores how little proven therapy exists for the illness.