New research links inflammation to long COVID, promising potential treatments
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New research suggests that long covid may be linked to chronic inflammation, with activated immune defenses persisting for over six months, leading to potential new treatment avenues targeting inflammation. The study highlights the need for further research and clinical trials to develop effective therapies for long covid, which affects millions worldwide.
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