Standard tests miss it. Doctors can't explain it. New research points to mitochondrial dysfunction as a central driver of both long COVID and PACVS—and a path toward targeted treatment.
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Yale University Study on COVID Post-Vaccination Syndrome
A new study from Yale University has uncovered spike protein from COVID-19 vaccines can persist in the body for more than two years—much longer than previously measured. IMA President & Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Varon leads an expert panel featuring IMA Senior Fellows Dr. Ryan Cole and Dr. Kirk Milhoan, along with researcher Dr. Lynn Fynn to break down the study, its implications, and what it means for those suffering from PVS.
March 6, 2025
