Published Apr 14, 2021

The viral ghosts of long Covid

Unlock the mysteries of long Covid with Noam Hassenfeld and Julia Belouse as they dive into the challenges patients face, the complexities of treatment, and historical parallels of prolonged viral symptoms, urging for a new medical perspective.

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Who are the experts on long COVID?
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What are some other related episodes from the Huberman Lab that discuss topics relevant to managing long COVID?
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Can you share more details about Long COVID?
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The viral ghosts of long Covid

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Long Haul Mysteries

Listening to Long Haulers

Long Covid Insights

Medical Mysteries Unveiled

Long Haul Mysteries

Long Covid Mysteries

Long Covid Mysteries

Medically Unexplained Symptoms

Questions from this episode

Who are the experts on long COVID?

What are some other related episodes from the Huberman Lab that discuss topics relevant to managing long COVID?

Can you share more details about Long COVID?

Episode Highlights

Listening to Long Haulers

Potential Mechanisms

Historical Context

Long Covid Mysteries

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The viral ghosts of long Covid

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Listening to Long HaulersThe episode explores the challenges faced by long Covid patients in gaining recognition and treatment for their symptoms. It highlights the potential benefits of interdisciplinary approaches in developing effective treatment plans.

Listening to Long Haulers

Potential MechanismsThe persistence of long Covid symptoms may be explained by viral reservoirs, reactivation of dormant viruses, or immune system malfunctions. These scenarios underscore the complexity of diagnosing and treating long Covid, as multiple factors could contribute to ongoing symptoms.

Potential Mechanisms

Historical Context

Long Covid MysteriesNoam Hassenfeld and Julia Belouse explore the mysteries of long Covid, focusing on viral reservoirs and post-viral syndromes. They discuss how these phenomena fit into a broader pattern of medically unexplained symptoms, urging a reevaluation of current medical understanding.

Long Covid Mysteries

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