Congressional support for Long Covid research influences all of us, but can be hard to understand. I researched so you don't have to, and in this episode I tell you what I've learned.

On January 18, 2024 the US Senate HELP Committee held a hearing "Addressing Long Covid: Advancing Research and Improving Patient Care." I'll explain the who/what/where and why and explain what Long Covid research funding exists today.

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Links:
https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/addressing-long-covid-advancing-research-and-improving-patient-care

Bernie Sanders Op-Ed: "US Is Turning its Back on Long Covid"
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/01/26/long-covid-paxlovid-costs-plaguing-american-healthcare/72337750007/

Senators Kaine/Young/Inhoff Advocate for LC
https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4181662-after-the-pandemic-ends-long-covid-still-needs-congressional-attention/

Young, Kaine Introduce Bill to Support Americans Living with Long Covid

https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-kaine-introduce-bill-to-support-americans-living-with-long-covid

RECOVER Initiative
https://recovercovid.org/

AHRQ funding for Long Covid
https://www.ahrq.gov/coronavirus/long-covid.html

Long Covid Moonshot
https://longcovidmoonshot.com/

Long Covid Action Project Media Release
https://longcovidactionproject.com/long-covid-activists-disrupt-senate-hearing/

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Welcome 2024! This is NOT another new years resolution list. Instead, I discuss the priorities I set for myself to support my recovery and make the most of my resources. Some of them require action around the new year, some of them require reflection throughout the year. On this episode, I share 5 of the things I am doing around the New Year to protect my health and continue my recovery from Long Covid.

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It's easy to feel out of touch with Long Covid science.  Recently, three of the most prestigious Long Covid researchers updated a group of prestigious physicians on this very topic. Lucky for us the meeting was recorded and shared. Lucky for you, I've summarized it and translated the medical jargon.  

In this episode I summarize the words of Drs Ziad al-Aly, Michael Peluso and Akiko Iwasaki, as they presented their research to a group of physicians at UCSF. The meeting, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds was held on December 14, 2023 and was moderated by department Chair Dr Bob Wachter. The scientists each discuss their groundbreaking Long Covid findings, their current research studies, and their predictions for the future.  I did my best to present their work in a way that is accurate and accessible to everyone.  

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Watch the original meeting on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMt6ZV-hHSE

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I got sick, on top of being sick. So today we take a side journey to discuss what it takes to bounce back from a crash, and how I deal with the uncertainty of life with Long Covid. 

What do you think about when you're sick in bed? Today I'll tell you what I think about, and it's not always fun. I discuss motherhood, how the ghosts of my patients live with me, and how my friends are literally a part of my recovery plan. Grab a cup of tea and get in your feelings with me. I've never gotten so personal.

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Today's episode kicks off a series that will help you become an discerning patient.  How much do you know about the health professionals taking care of you?  Do you really understand the training of different hospital staff?  On today's episode, I teach you how to read a hospital badge. I explain the difference between MD and DO, tell you if an APRN is the same thing as a nurse practitioner, and describe what an MA does. I'll also share which health care professionals you probably need but don't know about. Listen to find out!

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Disclaimer: While the host is a licensed physician, listening to this podcast does not establish a patient-physician relationship. The contents are the host's opinions and do not constitute medical advice.

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Today's episode I share the lessons I learned during my medical career that have helped my recovery. It includes an exercise you can do to clarify your symptoms and better communicate with your own doctor.

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Today I talk about grief, the definitions of and similarities between Long Covid and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, and my Long Covid story. 

References:
https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/pdfs/Could-You-Have-MECFS_508.pdf
https://www.covid.gov/longcovid/definitions
https://jheor.org/post/1746-economic-effects-of-long-covid-even-larger-than-we-thought

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In this brief episode, I introduce you to the life I had before LongCOVID and how my pre-COVID experiences guide my current recovery. 

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Welcome to the first peak into our podcast, "Long Covid, MD"! I'm Zeest Khan, a board-certified physician who has been sidelined with LongCovid. For 10 years I saved the lives of critically ill patients and now I'm determined to save my own. I'm opening up about my journey and  want to share the medical insights that guide my recovery.  I'm offering practical tools to help you navigate your medical options and maintain some joy in the face of this confounding disease. Let's go!

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