Angela M. Cheung
@AngelaMCheung
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Christian Internal Med Specialist / Senior Scientist @UHN, Prof of Med @UofTmedicine, Ho Chair @UofT_IM, @CRC_CRC in MSK & Postmenopausal Health. Views my own.
Toronto, CANADA
Joined January 2013
A beacon of hope for many who are affected by #LongCovid @LongCOVIDWebCA @LongCovidGroup @LongCovidKids Great to see you home and back @JonathanToews And thanks for shining a light on #LongCovid, the post-pandemic pandemic (latest estimate: 65 million are affected worldwide)
My story today: Researchers working on treatments and cures for long #COVID are closely watching newly signed @NHLJets forward Jonathan Toews's healing journey — and his return to the #NHL after two years away. https://t.co/7HZQxaB00L
@AngelaMCheung @kieranlquinn
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The dysregulated immune system in #LongCovid with #MECFS. with sex-specific changes, increased inflammation (as seen by cells, chemokines and cytokines), and disrupted hormone levels https://t.co/1QRYwa6UJb
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This is impressive CV risk reduction with Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide The fact that we have these incretin therapies available is a game changer. Now we just have to make them accessible and cheaper #GLP1RA #weightloss #CVRisk #CVPrev #cardiotwitter
Tirzepatide compared with semaglutide and 10-year cardiovascular disease risk reduction in obesity: post-hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-5 trial https://t.co/JzTjGMCjDG
@ehjopen @SaDeRosa78 @ProfMagnusBack @SABOURETcardio #EHJOpen
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This is an important finding: Flu and Covid vaccines should not be taken at the same time. 👇
IL-6 and IL-8 elevations after co-administration of COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are associated with lower anti-spike IgG titers at three and six months post-vaccination 🔥For those still in doubt: don’t take both vaccines together( →4-6 weeks). ➡️"Coordinated activation of
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Now that that @GovCanHealth has issued this document, how will your hospital, school, shopping mall or workplace respect the IAQ guidance document?
News: Health Canada issues new indoor air quality (IAQ) guidance. "...with some viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, transmission was also found to occur from particles remaining suspended in the air and travelling longer distances, hence the benefit of wearing masks, effective
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Varicella-zoster virus reactivation (shingles) is linked to an increased risk of dementia, based on health records of >100 million people in the US, adding to many other studies demonstrating this link. Vaccination reduces this risk. #Alzheimer #Herpes
https://t.co/51A4AZGxiJ
nature.com
Nature Medicine - Large-scale longitudinal health records reveal consistent association of varicella-zoster virus reactivation with dementia.
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Coming soon - our Art Gallery returns as part of the 2025 #LCWSymposium! This year’s gallery feat. both physical artworks and audio-visual submissions, sharing powerful perspectives on living with #LongCOVID. Dates: Oct 20-21, 2025 Reserve your spot now: https://t.co/iOPsQAWiCI
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Join @AngelaMCheung at the 2025 #LCWSymposium for an 'Update on #LongCOVID: The Impact, the Science & the Trials'. Learn about the current impact of Long COVID, its key driving factors & current trials & findings. Date: Oct 21, 2.30–3.30 PM NT Register: https://t.co/iOPsQAWiCI
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Interesting data, but the real question is whether metformin improves recovery from #LongCOVID Data from ongoing studies will answer this question.
Metformin cuts long COVID risk. A massive UK study (n = 624k) just confirmed. Metformin, started within 3 months of COVID-19, may significantly reduce the risk of post-COVID condition. Let’s unpack 🧵
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A nasal spray reduced the risk of Covid infections in a double blind, placebo controlled randomized trial https://t.co/OpjuNu72Wo
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New publication: Experiences of pacing to reduce symptoms among adults living with Long COVID in Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States https://t.co/CjpVNcWSh9
@patientled @long_covid @LongCOVIDPhysio @LCAIreland @LongCovidGroup @longcovidirl @McdKiera
link.springer.com
Discover Public Health - Long COVID is a multisystem condition that negatively impacts daily function. Pacing is a self-management strategy to mitigate symptoms. Our aim was to describe experiences...
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Study finds brainstem reduction & deformation in #LongCovid patients aged 20-50. They found cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow velocity is significantly reduced, & deformities in the 4th ventricle & cerebellar peduncles, suggesting impaired CSF dynamics. https://t.co/4N9eBG2v12 1/
medrxiv.org
Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS), also known as Long COVID, is characterized by persistent and often debilitating neurological sequelae, including fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, motor deficits, and...
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We've known that Covid increases the risk in survivors of cancer, but today @Nature a mechanism of reactivation of cancer cells elucidated in the experimental model https://t.co/ra6DQqvgvA
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Mitochondrial origins of the pressure to sleep- fascinating paper!
nature.com
Nature - Research on Drosophila neurons shows links between the need to sleep and aerobic metabolism, indicating that the pressure to sleep may have a mitochondrial origin.
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Congrats, Kate! @KateHanneman
Surreal to see our research on air pollution and myocardial fibrosis on the @TorontoStar front page 📰 Grateful for an amazing team! @dineshpmcc1 @hearthealthydoc @chloedesroche @imagingtoronto @UofTMedIm @UHN @PMunkCardiacCtr @uoftmedicine #whyCMR #CMR
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Join us for our next webinar, "Updates from Clinical Research & Ongoing Trials on #LongCOVID," featuring insights from Drs. @patarchambault and @AngelaMCheung . Date: Tue, June 17, 2025 Time: 1:00–2:00 PM ET Register: https://t.co/5429HuI9bE
#LongCOVIDWebinar #LongCOVIDWeb
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New review on bone disease after #lungtransplant highlights significant osteoporosis burden and evidence gaps on pharmacotherapy regimens & patient outcomes. Formal management guidelines are urgently needed. @AnnaRzepka8, @AngelaMCheung 🔗:
jhltonline.org
Bone health after lung transplantation has not been comprehensively reviewed in over 2 decades. This narrative review summarizes the available literature on bone health in the context of lung...
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Great turnout! Congrats to everyone! So sorry to have missed this. Was at an international meeting.
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New review on bone disease after #lungtransplant highlights significant osteoporosis burden and evidence gaps on pharmacotherapy regimens & patient outcomes. Formal management guidelines are urgently needed. @AnnaRzepka8, @AngelaMCheung 🔗:
jhltonline.org
Bone health after lung transplantation has not been comprehensively reviewed in over 2 decades. This narrative review summarizes the available literature on bone health in the context of lung...
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Congratulations Rebecca!
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