Resia Pretorius
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Distinguished professor, Stellenbosch University and Honorary professor, University of Liverpool.
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#ApresJ20 - Association Covid Long France
9 days ago
#Apresj20
#LongCovid
#Science
#Research
#Coagulation
#Inflammation
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
🔗 Communiqué de Presse :
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Scientists reveal another piece in Long COVID puzzle
In patients with Long COVID, a new study has revealed structural association between circulating microclots and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). This finding suggests the existence of under...
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1105355
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Exercise-induced Changes in Microclotting and Cytokine Levels Point to Vascular Injury and Inflammation in People with Long COVID
www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-6...
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Exercise-induced Changes in Microclotting and Cytokine Levels Point to Vascular Injury and Inflammation in People with Long COVID
Background: Long COVID is a persistent and episodic multi-system condition that impacts quality of life and functional status. Underlying pathologies include viral persistence, endothelial dysfunction...
https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-6717727/v1
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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP
6 months ago
🧠 Daily Feed of Brain Damage 🧠 Part 2 Sincerest thanks to
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
and
@dbkell.bsky.social
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
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Amyloid Presence in Acute Ischemic Stroke Thrombi: Observational Evidence for Fibrinolytic Resistance | Stroke
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.124.050033
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6 months ago
1/ Fantastic new preprint from
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
@CallumThomas96 @DrMark_Faghy and co. This new study suggests that even light exercise may worsen
#LongCOVID
. by breaking up
#microclots
and triggering inflammation.
researchsquare.com/article/rs-6...
Here’s what they found:
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Exercise-induced Changes in Microclotting and Cytokine Levels Point to Vascular Injury and Inflammation in People with Long COVID
Background: Long COVID is a persistent and episodic multi-system condition that impacts quality of life and functional status. Underlying pathologies include viral persistence, endothelial dysfunction...
https://researchsquare.com/article/rs-6717727/v1
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Douglas Kell
6 months ago
Another new preprint with
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
is available, on a technique called
#Nailfold
#Capillaroscopy
that we think will be an important complement to
#microclot
measurements.
preprints.org/manuscript/2...
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https://preprints.org/manuscript/202505.2356/v1
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One year ago this excellent paper was published Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: the biology of a neglected disease Hayley E. Arron, Benjamin D. Marsh, Douglas B. Kell, M. Asad Khan and Etheresia Pretorius
www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
#ME/CFS
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https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1386607/pdf
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Christoph Bammer 🩺 🎸
7 months ago
www.researchsquare.c...
Ein sehr interessanter Preprint vom Team um
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
und
@dbkell.bsky.social
, der ein neues Licht auf die hier „PV/PIS“ genannte Entität wirft, an der bisher ja oft Weltanschauungen aneinandergeprallt sind. 1/2
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Douglas Kell
7 months ago
Pleased that the paper on
#TCM
and
#Microclots
and blood stasis with
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
preprinted at
preprints.org/manuscript/2...
has just been accepted for full publication.
#TeamClots
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https://preprints.org/manuscript/202502.1537/v2
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Long Covid Kids
6 months ago
Our thanks to all the authors.
@laelyonker.bsky.social
@buonsenso.bsky.social
@binitakane.bsky.social
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
@sammiemc.bsky.social
@petterbrodin.bsky.social
and all the team. Watch the authors presentations from Rome Nov 2024 here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhbp...
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LONG COVID IN CHILDREN MEETING IN ROME - INCLUDING LONGCOVID KIDS UK TALK FROM SAMMIE
YouTube video by BUONSENSO & THE KIDS_
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhbpz1I2yOM&t=12057s
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Sally Bourliakas
9 months ago
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#LongCovid
#MECFS
Suscribe to YouTube Channel @Unite2Fight2024
youtube.com/@unitetofigh..
. >40 world experts explain the state of research on Long Covid & ME May 2024
@sunny-rae1.bsky.social
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
@putrinolab.bsky.social
@virusesimmunity.bsky.social
@vpuntmann.bsky.social
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Neurologist Mom
8 months ago
“I know your journey feels overwhelming, and the questions about the future can be heavy, but I want to tell you this; research is progressing...” Resia Pretorius
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
has a message for us
#LC2025hopevideos
#longcovidawarenessday2025
youtu.be/g5bWuGTeqyE
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A message from Resia Pretorius on Long COVID Awareness Day 2025
YouTube video by NeurologistMom
https://youtu.be/g5bWuGTeqyE
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Sally Bourliakas
9 months ago
⬆️
@dbkell.bsky.social
&
@sunny-rae1.bsky.social
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
@Unite2Fight2024
youtube.com/@unitetofigh...
Talks from >40 world experts explaining the state of research on
#LongCovid
&
#MECFS
@putrinolab.bsky.social
youtu.be/dOg_WCIOqkE?...
Dr Martin Kräter
youtu.be/Eds4MQk9ba0?...
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UniteToFight
We envision a world free of Long Covid & ME/CFS stigmatization, where every individual can thrive. Our mission is to create an inclusive, interactive space to address unmet needs and drive societal ch...
https://youtube.com/@unitetofight2024?si=2-YJq4Xs8UlQ_oD4
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I am excited to share that our imaging flow cytometry microclot analysis is now done in Europe! The Swiss lab INUS Laboratories AG has the licence!
inus.health/en/lab/
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Danielle Beckman
10 months ago
Thank you
@thewhn.bsky.social
, for giving me the best mentors in
#LongCovid
research!
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
is one of them, and everyone should follow her pioneer work in LC and blood clots! Thank you for the microscopy tips!♥️🔬 More about her work:
shorturl.at/Ic9NT
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Seeking Boston Marathon
11 months ago
2/ This year I'm a patient representative for
#nihRECOVER
. Hoping I can push for or contribute to studies around
#LongCovid
impact on immune system & cancer. h/t
@bhanlon15.bsky.social
@virusesimmunity.bsky.social
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
@ahandvanish.bsky.social
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Danielle Beckman
10 months ago
The recording of the 1st meeting on
#LongCovidKids
is available online!
youtube.com/watch?v=V6ll...
Check the talks of leaders in the field
@putrinolab.bsky.social
,
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
,
@binitakane.bsky.social
,
@petterbrodin.bsky.social
, and others. Thank you,
@buonsenso.bsky.social
🙌
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Happy to share a case study with lead Ciara Wright and
@putrinolab.bsky.social
and
@dbkell.bsky.social
An example of LongCOVID treatment.
journals.lww.com/cptj/fulltex...
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Treatment of Long COVID With Enoxaparin : Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
symptoms, via reduced blood flow and cellular energy production. Postexertional malaise (PEM) is common and exercise therapy should not be recommended without addressing the underlying pathology. Cas...
https://journals.lww.com/cptj/fulltext/2025/01000/treatment_of_long_covid_with_enoxaparin.10.aspx
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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP
11 months ago
I collaborate widely with my Long C-19 WHN Group who are everywhere.
@putrinolab.bsky.social
in NYC
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
in South Africa
@andrewewing11.bsky.social
Sweden... Tip of my iceberg. I'm in Sydney. 👍🏻
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11 months ago
Cardiovascular and hematological pathology in
#MECFS
: A role for viruses
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
et al. (2023)
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Cardiovascular and haematological pathology in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS): A role for viruses
ME/CFS is a debilitating chronic condition that often develops after viral or bacterial infection. Insight from the study of Long COVID/Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), the post-viral syndrome ...
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10027292/
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Seeking Boston Marathon
11 months ago
A Seeking Boston holiday classic, "Long Covid Actually" with
@putrinolab.bsky.social
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
@dbkell.bsky.social
mentions.
#LongCovid
youtu.be/JlJ2YXpIrYM?...
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Love Actually: Long Covid Version
YouTube video by SeekingBostonMarathon
https://youtu.be/JlJ2YXpIrYM?si=98qbDG-tv-zNLUIq
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Katharina 🦋🍋🍀
11 months ago
#UniteToFight2024
Prof. Dr. Resia Pretorius' talk on 'Microclots and platelet hyperactivation in
#LongCovid
' is now available with 🇪🇸 subtitles:
youtu.be/L1LiwMW0mCg
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
You can use YouTube's auto-translation for subtitles in many other languages.
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Prof. Dr. Resia Pretorius: Microclots and Platelet Hyperactivation in Long COVID (Day 1, Block 2)
YouTube video by UniteToFight
https://youtu.be/L1LiwMW0mCg
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Katharina 🦋🍋🍀
11 months ago
The
#UniteToFight2024
talk by
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
on microclots and platelet hyperactivation is now also available with Spanish subtitles. Huge thanks to
@onaalbizu.bsky.social
for the translation!
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Long Covid Advocacy
12 months ago
🃏Uncover the stacked deck of the new meta-review recommending CBT & Exercise for Long Covid. Dive deep into the biased evidence and flawed conclusions in this eye-opening analysis. 🔊Audio available
www.longcovidadvoc.com/post/stackin...
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Stacking the Deck - The systemic review recommending CBT & exercise for Long Covid.
On Thursday 28th November a new paper was released in The BMJ, recommending CBT and exercise for Long Covid...
https://www.longcovidadvoc.com/post/stacking-the-deck-the-systemic-review-recommending-cbt-exercise-for-long-covid
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1/3) I am sure many are aware of this review in the BMJ:
www.bmj.com/content/387/...
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Interventions for the management of long covid (post-covid condition): living systematic review
Objective To compare the effectiveness of interventions for the management of long covid (post-covid condition). Design Living systematic review. Data sources Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Alli...
https://www.bmj.com/content/387/bmj-2024-081318
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1/2) Please comment, link below: Please comment see link below: “Cochrane Canada and the McMaster GRADE Centre at McMaster University, are in the process of developing guidelines to prevent and treat Long COVID in Canada”
donoharmbc.ca/can-pcc-nov2...
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Say no to harmful Long COVID recommendations
Respond risky recommendations to use exercise to prevent Long COVID, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to treat it, and more. Deadline November 27, 2024.
https://donoharmbc.ca/can-pcc-nov2024/
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1/3 New Video: @GeorgeMonbiot describes the treatment of
#MECFS
as "The Greatest Medical Scandal of the 21st century". Watch the 27 minute explainer video about the scandal from reframing a recognised neurological illness to the withdrawal of harmful treatments.
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A nice read: How Long COVID Research Could Change the Way We Think About Blood Microclots: Knowledge of the condition’s microclots could make a macro difference. By: Leo Bear-McGuinness
www.technologynetworks.com/tn/articles/...
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How Long COVID Research Could Change the Way We Think About Blood Microclots
This article explores the discovery that COVID-19 can induce widespread clotting in the blood of patients.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/articles/how-long-covid-research-could-change-the-way-we-think-about-blood-microclots-393265
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jorgenponder
about 1 year ago
This link works:
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Automated, Microscopic Measurement of Fibrinaloid Microclots and Their Degradation by Nattokinase, the Main Natto Protease | Journal of Experimental and Clinical Application of Chinese Medic...
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David Davies-Payne
about 1 year ago
Thank you Resia, it looks like the URL didn't transfer fully for the Bluesky post. Hopefully these work🤞 Paper:
ojs.exploverpub.com/index.php/je...
PDF:
ojs.exploverpub.com/index.php/je...
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Michiel
about 1 year ago
Nattokinase has really helped me stabilise. Before I was taking it I was slowly sliding into severe. With the nattokinase I feel my ME is now back to where it was pre Covid infection. Huge impact on QoL. None of that would have happened without the work of
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
. Thank you! 🙏
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New experimental paper with @dbkell and others out on automated microscopic measurement of fibrinaloid microclots, their aggregation via flow, and their degradation by
#nattokinase
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ojs.exploverpub.com/index.php/jeca…
#TeamClots
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I leave Rome and LongCOVID children conference arranged by
@buonsenso.bsky.social
with a heart full of hope. Clinicians are getting it! Clotting IS a problem, together with many other issues: hormone imbalance/immunity. Great meeting old friends again!
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Binita Kane
about 1 year ago
Front row seats with
@resiapretorius.bsky.social
@laelyonker.bsky.social
Mark Faghy (needs to sign up) and David Putrino (needs to be searchable!)
#longcovidkids
#conferencing
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I would like to introduce my wonderful and dedicated team who works with me in our Stellenbosch University start-up company,
www.biocode.co.za
. We take research from my lab and Biocode makes it accessible to patients by further streamlining the research methods.
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BioCode
Biocode is a medical technology company that was spun out from Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
https://www.biocode.co.za
about 1 year ago
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Biocode CEO, Este Burger, talks about the revolutionary role of patient advocacy and explains the important role that patient accounts play in Biocode’s Long COVID research.
www.linkedin.com/posts/resiap...
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Resia Pretorius on LinkedIn: A little introduction to why continue to work to find ways to streamline…
A little introduction to why continue to work to find ways to streamline our microclot testing, as discussed by our start-up company CEO, Este Burger. Este is…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/resiapretorius_long-covid-is-the-first-illness-in-history-activity-7262724598549393408-V9u5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
about 1 year ago
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Trish Davis
about 1 year ago
Cochrane is stubbornly refusing to withdraw the 2019 review recommending exercise therapy for ME/CFS despite being supplied with ample evidence that it doesn't work and causes harm for
#pwME
with post exertional malaise. Please sign the petition:
chng.it/zTZ7vX9Czd
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Cochrane: Withdraw the harmful 2019 Exercise therapy for CFS review
https://chng.it/zTZ7vX9Czd
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Binita Kane
about 1 year ago
I saw a patient last week with ME who in 2023 was told by the MECFS service to ‘get back to the gym’. She did 20 minutes, collapsed and hasn’t walked since. The advice is still out there, still wrong and the harm is real.
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Binita Kane
about 1 year ago
If you missed this - you can catch up on the YouTube channel here;
www.youtube.com/live/dYxZ96p...
Jen and I chat about various aspects of treating ME and Long Covid including antivirals.
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Danilo Buonsenso
about 1 year ago
I can’t believe the major experts in
#longcovid
in the world, those that inspired me so much and literally contributed to change my life (professionally, but as work is so much of our doctor’s life, even more) will all be in Rome in a few days for our pediatric long covid meeting ❤️ thank you all
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I am so excited to present at this wonderful meeting in Rome!
about 1 year ago
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Hi everyone! I am new to this platform. I will post our latest research and comments here and on X. @teamclots
about 1 year ago
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