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Death by firing squad: archaic method on the rise in US as Idaho opens new execution chamber | Capital punishment

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u/barweis — 5 days ago
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RECOVER trial and 2 day November workshop

This is a cut and paste from an email notification. Though RECOVER is a low effort compared to PolyBio and RTHM the former glacial pace of their trials seems to have moved up a bit.

Registration for the November conference will be opened in late September.

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Save the Date: Annual Workshop Set for November 4-5

Mark your calendar for RECOVER-TLC's third annual workshop, scheduled for November 4-5, 2026. Join us for two days of keynote speakers, interactive panels, thought-provoking discussions, input from people with lived experience, and networking opportunities within the Long COVID community.

This year’s event will again offer flexible participation options. You can attend in person at The Bethesdan Hotel in Bethesda, Md., or virtually via Zoom.

Registration will open in late September.

Please direct any questions about this event to Lizzie Geerling, PhD, at egeerling@fnih.​org or Emma Malik-Roy, MSc, at eroy@fnih.org.

Announcing Names for Three RECOVER-TLC Studies

When it comes to clinical trials, names matter. They make it easier for participants and researchers to navigate studies, and can even reflect the scientific goals behind the research.

We are pleased to announce that official names have been selected for the RECOVER-TLC clinical trials:

Tame-LC — This clinical trial will study whether a GLP-1 receptor agonist could be an effective tool to target the dysregulation that may contribute to the development of Long COVID in people who are 12-70 years old.

Brave-LC — This study will determine if low-dose naltrexone can effectively alleviate fatigue and other Long COVID symptoms experienced by individuals who are 6-25 years old.

Block-LC — This clinical trial will test whether stellate ganglion nerve block can improve quality of life and other Long COVID symptoms in people 18 years of age or older.

These three studies are advancing in their development, but they are not yet enrolling.

Enrollment is underway for a fourth RECOVER-TLC-supported clinical trial, REVERSE-LC, which is testing whether baricitinib can reduce Long COVID-related neurocognitive and cardiopulmonary symptoms. Learn about how to join REVERSE-LC.

The selected trial names reflect the goals of discovery, collaboration, and progress that define RECOVER-TLC. We thank the patients, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and community members whose input continues to help shape RECOVER-TLC clinical trial design.

Learn more details and current status of the four RECOVER-TLC clinical trials.

Get Your Questions Answered at Our July 16 Webinar

If you have questions about the clinical trial process, be sure to sign up for our next RECOVER-TLC webinar. This informative session will provide a broad overview, including:

How clinical trials work Steps we take to ensure study participant safety How findings can impact clinical practice Join us on July 16 at 1 p.m. ET to have your questions answered and make more informed decisions as you consider whether participating in a RECOVER-TLC clinical trial is right for you.

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u/barweis — 7 days ago
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Long Covid and Mental Health issues lead to PTSD in many partner caregiving relationships

Many of our Redditors are facing extreme hardships in addition to their having to cope with Long Covid. On many posts there are reports of family and friends estranging from the patient. In many cases the partner drops out for these stated reasons.

Caregiving whether professional as in service providers or informal as in family and friends imposes a very heavy burden on the caregiver. Non stop or repetitive episodes carry an even more insidious penalty. Burnout leading to PTSD is a common occurrence in these high demand positions which reduce the individual caregiver taking care of self.

"Caregiver trauma: Why it happens and what you can do about it" https://mhanational.org/resources/caregiver-trauma/

"Key points Caregiver trauma is real and common. It can come from single events, daily stressors, or even witnessing your loved one’s pain – and it shows up in the body, emotions, and behaviors.

Mental health caregivers face unique challenges. Stigma, repeated crises, hypervigilance, strained relationships, and broken systems add layers of trauma beyond what many other caregivers experience.

Recovery and support are possible. From mental health screening and self-care to peer support, care teams, and professional help, there are practical steps caregivers can take to heal from trauma and protect their own well-being."

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ISPOR–The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research An Invisible Burden: The Underrecognized Costs of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Family/Friend Caregivers

https://www.ispor.org/publications/journals/value-outcomes-spotlight/vos-archives/issue/view/patient-centricity-in-heor/an-invisible-burden--the-underrecognized-costs-of-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-among-family-friend-caregivers

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Journal articles below in the comments.

u/barweis — 11 days ago
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An excellent rundown on the latest PolyBio symposium webinar by Cort Johnson of HealthRising website.

The website's founder Cort Johnson distills the gist of many topics in a coherent manner in plain language. Whether the pathophysiological processes are related or independent of each other, upstream or downstream of significant organ dysfunctions is not raised in his introduction. Likely, the science has not reached that stage where researchers arrive at a consensus to delineate the time frame of evolving Long Covid.

https://www.healthrising.org/blog/2026/06/17/tissues-long-covid-me-cfs/

u/barweis — 14 days ago
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With the direction of research on Long Covid beginning to focus on defined symptom complexes such as cognitive issues of brain fog, critical thinking, word retrieval, articulation, sleep issues, circadian rhythm affected functioning, all are fair game for the following.

I stumbled across this post when lurking on the r/ScienceBioTechnology subreddit page for a visit. Someday, hopefully soon the studies will transfer to real clinical application in people suffering from ME/CFS, LC19, Fibromyalgia, etc.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ScienceBioTechnology/comments/1qfpulx/the_2026_nootropic_peptide_science_guide_top_6/

The 2026 Nootropic Peptide Science Guide: Top 6 Compounds for Cognitive Research The 2026 Nootropic Peptide Research Studies N-Acetyl Semax Amidate, N-Acetyl Selank, and NAD+ are investigated in preclinical models for neurotrophic factor expression, GABAergic modulation, and mitochondrial bioenergetics. Studies examine these peptides for mechanisms underlying cognitive function, neuroplasticity, and cellular metabolism in laboratory settings.

Nootropic Peptides Investigated in Cognitive Research

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u/barweis — 15 days ago
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Break Room - June17

Welcome! This is a space to take a load off and mingle with your fellow warriors. Say hello. and if the mood and energy strikes vou, let us know a bit about yourself and/ or what's going on.

If you are generally prone to lurk, this is a safe space to just post a quick hello. Feel free to ask a question here that you might not feel safe making a solo thread about.

The intention is to make this a daily thread where we can all touch base and lay down some of our burdens for a while. If vou log on and don't see the Break Room open go ahead and grab the keys and open it yourself. 😄

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u/barweis — 18 days ago