Long COVID Might Be Diagnosed With Nearly 100 Percent Accuracy: Study

A machine learning algorithm can analyze blood biomarkers to provide a definitive long-COVID diagnosis.
Long COVID Might Be Diagnosed With Nearly 100 Percent Accuracy: Study
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A simple blood test may finally provide answers for the millions of people struggling with symptoms of long COVID.

New research published in Nature reveals that distinct biomarkers in patients with long COVID allow a machine learning algorithm to diagnose the complex condition correctly nearly every time.

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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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