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Long COVID Scientists Try To Unravel Blood Clot Mystery

Long COVID Scientists Try To Unravel Blood Clot Mystery

FromShort Wave


Long COVID Scientists Try To Unravel Blood Clot Mystery

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
May 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, but millions across the globe continue to deal with Long COVID. Researchers are still pursuing basic questions about Long COVID — its causes, how to test for it and how it progresses. Today, we look at a group of researchers studying the blood of some Long COVID patients in the hopes of finding a biomarker that could let physicians test for the disease.Questions? Thread of scientific research you're loving? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear about it!
Released:
May 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.