EP32: ME/CFS and Long COVID: Are They Connected?

Read "ME/CFS and Long COVID share similar symptoms and biological abnormalities: road map to the literature" – co-authored by Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff & W. Ian Lipkin. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1187163/full   In this week's episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Dr. Anthony Komaroff to explore the complications of ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) and long COVID, discussing their underlying causes, symptoms, and the latest research. Dr. Komaroff shares his extensive experience in the field, discussing the evolution of ME/CFS research, the significance of recognizing these conditions, and the common challenges and misconceptions patients face. Haylie and Dr. Komaroff provide valuable insights, practical advice, and a compassionate perspective on ME/CFS and long COVID diagnosis and management.   Sign up for the COVID-UPP Study: https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RMEDJ7LKCX&_gl=1*1h830h7*_gcl_au*MTM2NDA0MTQyOS4xNzE1MDA0ODAy   Donate to ME/CFS Research: https://givecampus.com/b3yrwb If you are interested in joining a Gulf War Illness (GWI) trial, please complete the Recruitment Registry Form. https://redcap.nova.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=Y9YF8JJWJRK8HEKL%20&_gl=1*1fipp18*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDc5MTgwMzIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNyUXVfcXFoQU1WU1pCYUJSM3AyQWRBRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0s1NWZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTg2NjgwMDQ4Ni4xNzA3MTQwNzgx   Learn more about INIM's Research Studies: https://www.nova.edu/nim/research-studies/index.html   Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and a Senior Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has held significant leadership roles, including Director of the Division of General Medicine and Primary Care at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Komaroff is known for his research on myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and human herpesvirus infections. He has published over 270 research articles and book chapters and served on numerous advisory committees for major health organizations.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-l-komaroff-64133346/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/anthonyl.komaroff   "ME/CFS and Long COVID share similar symptoms and biological abnormalities: road map to the literature" - co-authored by Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff & W. Ian Lipkin https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1187163/full   Solve ME: https://solvecfs.org Open Medicine Foundation: https://www.omf.ngo National Institutes of Health (NIH): https://www.nih.gov/mecfs/about-mecfs Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/about/index.html   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Enjoy our show? Please leave us a 5-star review so we can bring hope and help to others.   Sign up today for our newsletter. https://nova.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=419072c88a85f355f15ab1257&id=5e03a4de7d   This podcast is brought to you by the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. Learn more about us here.    Website: https://www.nova.edu/nim/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForNeuroImmuneMedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NSU_INIM/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NSU_INIM   #MECFS #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicIllness #ChronicFatigue #ClinicalResearch #MedicalResearch #LongCOVID #PostCOVIDSyndrome #Health #HealthPodcast