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.

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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

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