Nearly 10,000 Claims Pending as COVID Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Faces Possible Budget Cut

By Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D. A government-run COVID-19 vaccine injury compensation program with nearly 10,000 pending claims faces the threat of a budget cut for the 2026 fiscal year. The Trump administration’s proposed…[...]

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Pain in Long-Haul Illnesses: A Comprehensive Clinical and Molecular Review

🧠 Abstract Pain in long-haul illnesses—particularly post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or long COVID—represents a complex, multifactorial syndrome that transcends traditional diagnostic boundaries. This article synthesizes current evidence from…[...]

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Muscle Wasting in Long COVID: Etiology, Genomics, Physiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Prognosis

John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Muscle wasting in long COVID represents a profound and underrecognized consequence of SARS‑CoV‑2 infection, affecting skeletal integrity and systemic resilience. This article…[...]

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“Persistent Taste Dysfunction in Long COVID: Etiology, Pathology, and Therapeutic Horizons”

John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation 🧠 Abstract Long COVID-associated taste disorders represent a persistent and underrecognized sequela of SARS-CoV-2 infection, affecting millions globally. While anosmia and dysgeusia were…[...]

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“Insertions and Deletions in the SARS‑CoV‑2 Genome: Structural, Translational, and Clinical Consequences Driving Infectivity and Pathology”

John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Insertions and deletions (indels) in the SARS‑CoV‑2 genome have emerged as critical drivers of viral evolution, influencing infectivity, immune evasion, and clinical…[...]

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