UVA findings holds promise for developing targeted treatments for Long COVID lung complications

Researchers have discovered a set of proteins in the blood of people with severe post-COVID symptoms. This suggests that those affected may have inflammation in their bodies.

The Fight to Be Believed: Long COVID’s Toll on Black Americans

This article is part of a collaboration with the Associated Press, Capital B, and Flint Beat. The work is part of the AP Inclusive Journalism Initiative supported by the Sony Foundation. Chimére L. Sweeney, a Maryland middle school teacher, was preparing to lead one of her first online classes after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020 when she said she suddenly felt like someone placed a lit match on her spine. Over the next several weeks, Swee…

UVA findings holds promise for developing targeted treatments for Long COVID lung complications

Groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed crucial new insights into the immune systems of COVID-19 survivors, particularly those struggling with persistent breathing issues.

Immune system shifts may explain why some long COVID patients struggle to breathe

Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed crucial new insights into the immune systems of COVID-19 survivors, particularly those struggling with persistent breathing issues. The study shows that these patients have distinct changes in their immune system that link to the severity of their lung damage. This discovery holds promise for developing targeted treatments for the lung complications of long COVID.

Long COVID May Cause Long-Term Changes in the Heart and Lungs and May Lead to Cardiac & Pulmonary Diseases

New York, NY, May 6, 2025) –  Patients suffering from long COVID may exhibit persistent inflammation in the heart and lungs for up to a year following SARS-CoV-2 infection—even when standard medical tests return normal results—potentially placing them at elevated risk for future cardiac and pulmonary conditions. These findings come from a new study conducted by […] The post Long COVID May Cause Long-Term Changes in the Heart and Lungs and May Le…

New Study Links Immune Pathways to Post-COVID Lung Scarring

A new study uncovers how distinct immune networks drive different severities of restrictive lung disease after COVID-19, offering insights for future treatments.