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57. What the Shutdown Means for Long COVID
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Is scientific research vulnerable to political instability? Dr. Zeest Khan explains how the current US government shutdown could disrupt the billion-dollar NIH RECOVER project, delay clinical trials, and jeopardize the chances of discovering effective treatment. Guests Michael Sieverts and Ezra Spier share insider perspectives on why transparency, stable funding, and patient collaboration are essential to saving Long COVID research and restoring trust in science.
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Referenced Episodes:
Takeaways from RECOVER-TLC 2025
Episode 18: Long COVID Advocacy
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. What the Shutdown Means for Medical Research (00:01:10)
3. Understanding RECOVER: The Largest Long COVID Research Program (00:02:30)
4. Michael Sieverts on How RECOVER Funding Works (00:03:50)
5. The Risk of Political Interference in Science (00:05:40)
6. Ezra Spier on Politics and the RECOVER Program (00:09:45)
7. The Firing of Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo (00:11:45)
8. Join the Newsletter! (00:16:20)
9. AHRQ's Role in Long COVID Care (00:17:08)
10. Health Insurance Barriers (00:18:22)
11. Why LC Needs Stable Federal Support (00:19:28)
12. The Value of RECOVER-TLC's Approach (00:21:01)
13. How Do We Keep Hopeful? (00:24:55)
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