Breakthrough AI Study Reveals Hidden Lung Damage from COVID-19

Is the world ignoring the ongoing consequences of COVID-19?

Bauris T, Ph.D
Microbial Instincts

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A healthcare worker in full protective gear, including a face shield, goggles, and a mask, looks through a window or screen with a focused and serious expression. The image is in black and white, highlighting the reflective surfaces and the clarity of the worker’s eyes.
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It’s remarkable how COVID-19, which once held the world in its grip, has now faded from our memory. Yet, for many, lasting health complications persist as part of long COVID. These symptoms vary, but it’s increasingly evident that some cases start with lung damage. From mild annoyances to severe symptoms, its impact is a shadow that lingers just out of sight.

Despite this, we have, for the most part, moved on from lockdowns, social distancing, mask mandates, and even vaccinations. A brief look at vaccination numbers from the start of the pandemic to today reveals that after 2023, the total count of administered vaccines has flatlined. Interpret this data how you will, but one thing is certain: we don’t view COVID-19 at the same level of danger as we once did.

A line graph titled “Daily COVID-19 vaccine doses administered” shows the 7-day rolling average of vaccine doses given worldwide from December 2, 2020, to June 17, 2024. The graph peaks around early 2021 at over 40 million doses per day, then declines sharply with occasional fluctuations. After mid-2022, the daily doses drop significantly, stabilizing below 10 million by early 2023 and remaining low until June 2024. Data source: Our World in Data.
Image from Our World Data.

COVID-19 feels like it’s become a part of history — something we’ve moved past. Yet, the reality is quite different. Long-term health effects are still being studied, new variants continue to emerge, and the politics that drive this health issue remain contentious.

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Bauris T, Ph.D
Microbial Instincts

Clinical Chemist | Father of Two | Exploring AI's Impact on Health and Well-being | https://www.aiinlabcoat.com/