Sam McIntyre

Long Covid Infographic 🦠 1/2 I’ve made this summary of the latest Long Covid research (condensed for a phone screen) in an attempt to help inform and communicate the biological nature of this horrible condition. PDF docdro.id/8on4krP Links to all research used below 👇

Someone asked me, "if many people are gradually developing long COVID, wouldn't we see it in the economic data?" Yes, we would. And in fact we are. A few recent examples:

Tell @ChrisCuomo that 33 scientists from 14 institutions joined forces to write this paper documenting evidence for #SARS-CoV-2 persistence as a potential driver of #LongCOVID. We call for more clinical trials of drugs capable of clearing persistent virus: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37667052/

New research from Virax Biolabs reveals that T cell exhaustion and altered cytokine activity are key factors in long COVID, ME/CFS, etc. Their diagnostic assay detects immune dysfunction, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment. pharmexec.com/view/new-insig…

“At least 2/3 of individuals with Long COVID contained [SARS-CoV-2] infected megakaryocytes,” says Dr. Morgane Bomsel. “This suggests that megakaryocytes form reservoirs in LC patients—which may produce platelets sheltering infectious SCV2.”

Every patient with ME or CFS deserves compassionate, effective care. This consultation response is a first crucial step towards a plan to boost research, improve attitudes & better the lives of those with this debilitating disease. gov.uk/government/con…

📢Our review "Long COVID science, research and policy" is out in @NatureMedicine By @zalaly @ahandvanish @LisaAMcCorkell @leticiasaurus @swulfie @VirusesImmunity @EricTopol A thread nature.com/articles/s4159…

Incredible, emotional news - The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act has been introduced by Sen Bernie Sanders, asking for not just $1 billion/year in research funding for #LongCovid for 10 years, but also funding for care, clinical education, public awareness, monitoring, & more 🥹

Today, we are thrilled to see the introduction of The Long COVID Research Moonshot Act by Senator Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders), co-sponsored by Senators @SenTimKaine, @SenDuckworth, @SenMarkey, @SenPeterWelch, and @SenTinaSmith! sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/upl… #LongCovid 1/

We are excited to have supported this new study via our #LongCovid Research Consortium.  The project team are our incredible @CUBoulderBN colleagues at the University of Colorado Boulder: polybio.org/multiple-hit-m…

Breaking!: Research published today in Science Translational Medicine and supported by PolyBio Research Foundation shows that the #SARS-CoV-2 virus can chronically persist in the gut of patients with long COVID for over 2 years: polybio.org/chronic-virus-…

"People are expected to ignore the threat of infection, continue working if they get sick, and face down stigma and ridicule, and a total lack of social support if they become disabled as a result." Ed Yong for @U2Fight_World youtu.be/8Ch828HnCTo?si…

Funding delay with our Chronic Lyme, ME/CFS PhD project. Issues with Oxford mean that our funding will be delayed for 12 months. We need to find £70K to cover the 1st year costs to start on time. Can anyone help? #pwme #LymeDisease #LongCovid . Ideally we need a large donor.

NEW CAMPAIGN ALERT 🚀 We are calling Congress to ensure #LongCovid research funding is included in the FY25 budget. Senators Markey, Kaine, and Duckworth have cosponsored a letter calling for $1B+ in funding. It needs more signatures by May 7th! Guide: longcovidmoonshot.com/call-guide

#LongCovid is complex to diagnose and treat, so we need #biomarkers! 1. to confirm viral persistence, and 2. to map the failing/overactive immune response. So we tried to hit two birds with one stone using digital transcriptomics 👇👇 (1/n) thelancet.com/journals/lanmi…

2 million people living in private households in England and Scotland were experiencing self-reported long COVID Symptoms continuing for more than four weeks after a confirmed or suspected #COVID19 infection that were not explained by something else. ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

Today, we’re launching a new in-app research study into reinfections with @patientled🚀 It’s been widely reported by people with #LongCovid & #MECFS that infections can have a significant impact on long-term symptoms With your help, we can better understand this phenomenon 🧵

The fight against long COVID is not just a medical one. It is a moral one. Long COVID can have devastating consequences and too many people now face debilitating symptoms as a result. How many Americans need to suffer before Congress acts boldly to address this crisis?

A reminder that if you live within 50 miles of NYC and you have a PRE-2020 #MECFS diagnosis, then @VirusesImmunity and I NEED your help! If you have difficulty traveling we will come to you. Please help us to hit our recruitment goals if you can! 🙏🙏

Last week, I led a hearing in the HELP Committee on long COVID. We must listen to the millions of Americans struggling with long COVID and give this issue the urgent attention it demands. If you missed it, tune in below.

Holy shit! This was absolutely not going to happen without organized patient advocacy. EXTREMELY impressed by and grateful to everyone who took part in this 😭🤟 #longcovid