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(Image: Pixabay CC0) - A research team at the University of Zurich has helped people affected by Long Covid identify the problems they most urgently want scientists to tackle, through a collaborative citizen science approach. The topics identified as most pressing include the development and clinical testing of effective therapies, appropriate healthcare structures, increased awareness as well as better data on children and adolescents affected by the disease. As the pandemic progresses, the number of people living with Long Covid will grow. But it remains unclear how and why Long Covid develops, whether it can be prevented, and how it is best treated. To better understand Long Covid, it is essential to comprehend the needs and priorities of those affected. A team of scientists at UZH's Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI) has now joined forces with representatives of Long Covid Switzerland and the Long Covid Network Altea to amplify the voices of those living with Long Covid. The Long COVID citizen science board: First-of-its-kind.
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