Category: COVID-19

Fatigue and symptom-based clusters in post COVID-19 patients: a multicenter, prospective, observational cohort study

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Merel E. B. Cornelissen, Lizan D. Bloemsma, , et. al., Journal of Translational Medicine volume 22, Article number: 191 (2024) Abstract Background In the Netherlands, the prevalence of post COVID-19 condition is estimated at 12.7% at 90–150 days…[...]

Non-invasive brain microcurrent stimulation therapy of long-COVID-19 reduces vascular dysregulation and improves visual and cognitive impairment

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Bernhard A Sabel a,*, Wanshu Zhou a, Frank Huber a, et. al., PMCID: PMC8764598  PMID: 34924406 Abstract Background: An effective treatment is needed for long-COVID patients which suffer from symptoms of vision and/or cognition impairment such as impaired…[...]

Pfizer Accused of Hiding Deaths in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, Including ‘Subject 11141050’ in Kansas, Team Research Alleges

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by Jim Hᴏft, Truth A team of researchers analyzing Pfizer’s clinical trial data has accused the pharmaceutical giant of concealing deaths during its COVID-19 vaccine trials. Among the allegations is the…[...]

COVID-19: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Immunity – Repurposing Drugs and Chronotherapeutics for SARS-CoV-2

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Allan Giri,Ashokkumar SrinivasanIsaac Kirubakaran Sundar*, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, United States The severe acute…[...]

Essential Palatal Tremor Following COVID-19 Vaccine: A Case Report

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Khalil Toumi • Yahya Naji • Sara Laadami • Nawal AdaliEssential Palatal Tremor Following COVID-19 Vaccine: A Case Report. Cureus 16(9): e70420. doi:10.7759/cureus.70420 Abstract Palatal tremor (PT) is an infrequent disorder characterized by abnormal movement distinguished…[...]

Comparison of the Degree of Chest CT Scan Abnormalities in COVID-19 and Influenza Patients

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Shiv Goel • Julia Kipp • Adam Kipp • Shelly Jain • Nirmit Goel, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.75536  Abstract Introduction In the emergency department (ED), COVID-19 and influenza are two common viral diseases. They cause similar symptoms in the respiratory system,…[...]

Northwestern Medicine study shows neurologic symptoms of long COVID differ based on severity of initial COVID-19 infection

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Patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia showed broad cognitive impairment, while those with mild initial infection not requiring hospitalization mainly had difficulties with attention tasks. A new Northwestern Medicine study…[...]

Zinc Deficiency and Post-acute Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19: A Six-Month Retrospective Cohort Analysis of 3,726 Patients

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Lun-Wu Hung • Mei-Yuan Liu • Tsung Yu • et. al. Abstract Background Previous studies have suggested that zinc deficiency (ZD) may increase the risk of short-term mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However,…[...]

Neurocognitive Impairment in Long COVID: A Systematic Review 

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Eugenia Panagea, Lambros Messinis, Maria Christina Petri, et. al.. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, acae042, https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acae042 Abstract Objective Although Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is primarily a respiratory infectious disease, it has also been associated with…[...]

D-dimer as a Predictor of ICU Admission and Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: Insights From a Two-Year Retrospective Study

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Abstract Introduction Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-induced pneumonitis results in a prothrombotic and hypercoagulable state. Prognostic indicators are crucial for identifying patients at risk of complications. D-dimer, a…[...]