By Lynn C. Allison, A newly released study finds that one in four Americans may suffer from long COVID, a much higher rate than typically cited. Scientists at Mass General Brigham used a sophisticated AI tool for the peer-reviewed study. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that in 2022 roughly 6.9% of Americans […]
By Colleen Doherty, MD, 2024, Medically reviewed by Renee Nilan, MD, Very Well Health COVID-19—an infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus—first appeared in late 2019 and can manifest in several ways, ranging from no or mild symptoms to severe or critical illness. While most people with COVID-19 fully recover, the timeline for this recovery process varies. Also, […]
Fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms continue to plague more than 5% of Wisconsin residents BY MEL HAMMOND , JULY 9, 2024 Autumn Bonner struggled with long COVID symptoms for a year and a half before a diagnosis. Fatigue, brain fog and other symptoms continue to plague more than 5% of Wisconsin residents “It was like somebody […]
June 5, 2024 WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine presents conclusions about Long COVID diagnosis, symptoms, and impact on daily function — including that Long COVID can cause more than 200 symptoms, and that a positive COVID-19 test is not necessary to make a Long COVID diagnosis. Since the […]
People who recover from mild COVID-19 have bone-marrow cells that can churn out antibodies for decades, although viral variants could dampen some of the protection they offer. Authors: Ewen Callaway Journal: NATURE Many people who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 will probably make antibodies against the virus for most of their lives. So suggest researchers […]
Authors: Ortal Tuvali 1,†,Sagi Tshori 2,†,Estela Derazne 3,et. al. Abstract Myocarditis and pericarditis are potential post-acute cardiac sequelae of COVID-19 infection, arising from adaptive immune responses. We aimed to study the incidence of post-acute COVID-19 myocarditis and pericarditis. Retrospective cohort study of 196,992 adults after COVID-19 infection in Clalit Health Services members in Israel between March 2020 and […]
Wangjuan Hu • Rongzhu Tang • Siyuan Gong • Jihong Liu • Jia Li • Chunlian Liao, Published: July 02, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63656 Abstract After the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, numerous individuals experienced the enduring consequences of infection. One of the psychological symptoms that patients report most frequently is persistent fatigue, which is also called post-COVID-19 fatigue. This persistent fatigue can prolong recovery time for hospitalized patients and reduce exercise motivation for […]
Ekaterina Viteva, Published: July 04, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63868 Abstract Introduction: The aim of our study is to assess the clinical manifestations, investigation results, and outcomes in Bulgarian patients with seizures in the course of COVID-19 infection. Methods: We performed an open, prospective study during a 12-month period from January 2021 with the participation of 290 inpatients and outpatients […]
Marika Mdivnishvili • Darejan Mdinaradze • Ketino Virkovi • George Gogashvili, Published: July 05, 2024DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63876 Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led to a global health crisis. Long COVID refers to a debilitating condition characterized by severe symptoms that may arise after the initial acute phase of COVID-19. Significant attention has […]
Authors: Jennifer Margulis via The Epoch Times For some, it’s just a sniffle. But for others, COVID-19 can hit hard. Either way, some people who get COVID-19 will suffer from long-term effects. This is known as “long COVID,” and its sufferers are often referred to as “long haulers.” Chances are you already know about long COVID and you […]