Stanford Medcast Episode 26: COVID-19 Mini-series: Long COVID – facts, misconceptions and the unknown

This episode provides up to date insight on Long COVID. Long COVID is a condition wherein people continue to experience COVID-19 symptoms for longer than usual after initially contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Long COVID can be quite devastating to patients - the symptoms are very complex and may include multiple organs and systems simultaneously. This episode highlights the symptoms of Long COVID and will provide insights into emerging research, the number of individuals at risk for Long COVID and strategies to use when talking with patients about their post-COVID symptoms.

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1. Evaluate current and emerging data on Long COVID.
2. Develop skills/strategies to effectively assess patients symptoms/tests in order to diagnose Long COVID.

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References
1.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Post-COVID Conditions. 16 Sept 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html
2.Antonelli M, Penfold RS, et al. Risk factors and disease profile of post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 infection in UK users of the COVID Symptom Study app: a prospective, community-based, nested, case-control study. The Lancet Infect Dis. 01 Sept 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(21)00460-6
3.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For Parents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. 20 Sept 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/mis/mis-c.html
4.Stanford Health Care. Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) Clinic. 2021. https://stanfordhealthcare.org/discover/covid-19-resource-center/patient-care/pacs-clinic.html
5.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. 08 Sept 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/
6.Lewis D. Long COVID and kids: scientists race to find answers. Nature. 595, 482-483. July 2021. doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-01935-7

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Ruth Adewuya, MD
Managing Director
Stanford University

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Hector Bonilla, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Stanford University School of Medicine

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Linda Geng, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine - Primary Care and Population Health
Stanford University School of Medicine

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Jennifer N John
Medcast Intern
Center for Continuing Medical Education

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Independent Contractor (included contracted research)-Pandia Health (Relationship has ended)