Medications to Treat Mast Cell Diseases

ALL PATIENTS: Self-Injectable Epinephrine (two doses; e.g., EpiPen®/EpiPen Jr®) should be carried by all patients with a mast cell disorder at all times, even if previous anaphylaxis has not occurred. Both the patient and family members/caregivers should be trained on administering the epinephrine! Please visit the American Academy of […]

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Long-haul COVID comes into focus thanks to St. Louis doctor’s research

Larissa McPherson battled long-haul COVID-19 for months after fighting off the virus. Now she’s finally seeing some relief. Long-haul COVID-19 has proven one of the most troubling mysteries in a virus that’s caused no shortage of bafflement. Why do some people hospitalized with the virus develop symptoms that linger […]

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How long does SARS-CoV-2 stay in the body?

What happens to SARS-CoV-2 when it enters the body, and how long does it linger? Nearly three years since the virus was first discovered, this is still a mystery. Chris Stokel-Walker asks what science has learnt so far Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors were significantly associated with an increased risk […]

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Trajectory of long covid symptoms after covid-19 vaccination: community based cohort study

Research Koen B Pouwels, senior researcher 3 4 , Myer Glickman, head of epidemiology, climate, and global health 1 , Vahé Nafilyan, lead statistician 1 5 , Francesco Zaccardi, clinical epidemiologist 2 , Kamlesh Khunti, professor of primary care diabetes and vascular medicine 2 , Nisreen A Alwan, associate […]

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Desperate Patients Are Shelling Out Thousands for a Long Covid Cure. Is It for Real?

Skip to main content The coronavirus is a rapidly developing news story, so some of the content in this article might be out of date. Check out our most recent coverage of the coronavirus crisis , and subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter. When Owen came down with […]

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Potential relief for those suffering from symptoms post COVID-19

With years of experience diagnosing and helping patients manage Histamine Intolerance (HIT) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Dr. Peers has gained much expertise in the seldom talked about conditions. With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent emergence of the prolonged illness termed ‘Long Covid’, she noted the […]

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Response to Long COVID, MCAS and Low Histamine Diet

What is Long COVID? Long COVID or Post COVID Syndrome are terms to describe the long-term effects of COVID-19. The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) refer to the following definitions: Ongoing Symptomatic COVID 19: signs and symptoms of COVID-19 from 4 weeks up to 12 weeks Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: […]

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Vaccines may not prevent many symptoms of long covid, study suggests

A large U.S. study looking at whether vaccination protects against long covid showed the shots have only a slight protective effect: Being vaccinated appeared to reduce the risk of lung and blood clot disorders, but did little to protect against most other symptoms. The new paper, published Wednesday in […]

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