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55. Research Updates: Overview of RECOVER-TLC 2025

Dr. Zeest Khan Episode 55

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The NIH’s RECOVER initiative just held its 2nd annual workshop-- Pathways to Treatment — and here’s what you need to know. In this episode, Dr Khan shares key updates on Long COVID research from RECOVER 2025, including patient voices, new treatments under study, and where the research is headed next.

Listen to Episode 19: Low Dose Naltrexone

We’ll cover:
 ✔️ The role of patient advocates in shaping research
 ✔️ Interventions under study: low-dose naltrexone, baricitinib, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and stellate ganglion blocks
 ✔️ Challenges with access and equity in treatment
 ✔️ What’s next for clinical trials in Long COVID

As both a physician and a patient with Long COVID, Dr Khan brings you a unique perspective on what this research means for patients, clinicians, and the future of care.

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Keywords: Long COVID research update, RECOVER 2025, NIH RECOVER TLC workshop, Long COVID new treatments, low dose naltrexone Long COVID, GLP-1 Long COVID, baricitinib Long COVID, stellate ganglion block Long COVID, Long COVID patient advocacy, Long Covid MD

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