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Science Magazine - New Long Covid trials aim to clear lingering virus—and help patients in dire need
sofia aldinio
Apr 12, 2024
In August 2023, Jaxson enrolled in Yonker’s trial, after testing confirmed SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in his blood. “To watch your child go through the type of pain that Jaxson goes through” is excruciating, Riley says.
“He says, ‘Mom, I can’t walk today,’ and I can’t do anything about it.” Riley doesn’t know whether Jaxson received treatment or placebo pills, but she says regardless, the trial “is what I was looking for”—a ray of hope.
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