Category: Symptoms

Coronavirus Disease Olfactory Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Alex Zxi Jian Ho • Nur Izzati B. Ishak • Eugene Hung Chih Wong, Published: June 06, 2024,DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61855  Abstract Introduction Persistent olfactory dysfunction was seen in many patients upon coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection recovery. However, research on its management was very limited, especially among the Southeast Asian population. Objectives We aim to investigate the role of olfactory rehabilitation and […]

Acute Encephalitis During a SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report

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Yousfi Samah • Ansam Milhi • Sanae Elhasnaoui • Yassine Mebrouk, Published: June 09, 2024DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62009  Abstract It was in December 2019 that the coronavirus causing COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China. Although the primary clinical presentation is respiratory disease, an increasing number of reports worldwide have noted various neurological manifestations, such as acute encephalitis. We present a case of a 49-year-old […]

Effect of Olfactory Rehabilitation on the Recovery of Post-Coronavirus Disease Olfactory Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Alex Zxi Jian Ho • Nur Izzati B. Ishak • Eugene Hung Chih Wong, Published: June 06, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61855 Cite this article as: Ho A, Ishak N B, Wong E (June 06, 2024) Effect of Olfactory Rehabilitation on the Recovery of Post-Coronavirus Disease Olfactory Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus 16(6): e61855. doi:10.7759/cureus.61855 Abstract Introduction Persistent olfactory dysfunction was seen in many […]

Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  Zahra Jafari, Bryan E. Kolb and Majid H. Mohajerani Abstract: Objectives: Extensive studies indicate that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) involves human sensory systems. A lack of discussion, however, exists given the auditory–vestibular system involvement in CoV disease 2019 (COVID-19). The present systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to […]

COVID-19 and Bone Loss: A Review of Risk Factors, Mechanisms, and Future Directions

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Published: 15 January 2024, Volume 22, pages 122–134, (2024), Amy Creecy, Olatundun D. Awosanya, Alexander Harris, et. al. Springer Link Abstract Purpose of Review SARS-CoV-2 drove the catastrophic global phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a multitude of systemic health issues, including bone loss. The purpose of this review is to summarize recent findings related to bone loss and potential […]

Got a weird COVID-19 symptom? You’re not alone

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From COVID tongue to COVID toe, doctors have seen some bizarre cases By Meghan Rosen, 2022 Science News As we head into our third pandemic winter, most people are all too familiar with the signs of COVID-19. The disease wears many different faces and can show up as chills, cough, difficulty breathing or other troublesome jumbles of […]

The blood holds clues to understanding long COVID

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The search for biomarkers could eventually lead scientists to tests and treatments By Meghan Rosen, MARCH 4, 2024 Science News When I talk to immunologist Paul Morgan, he’s on the hunt for potentially life-altering drugs.  He’s got a call with a pharmaceutical company planned in the next half hour. His goal: persuade the company to supply his lab […]

Exploring the Clinical Features, Management of Hypertension, and Predictors of Severity in Hospitalized Hypertensive COVID-19 Patients

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Abstract Background Hypertension significantly contributes to the severity, prolonged hospitalization, the need for intensive care, and mortality of COVID-19 patients. However, the data is still evolving. This study investigated the predictors of severity among hypertensive COVID-19 patients. Methodology This cohort study included 333 hospitalized hypertensive COVID-19 patients at the Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, from April […]

The Assessment of Functional Status Among COVID-19 Patients at Three Months Using Pulmonary Function Tests

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Mohini Asija • Shaveta Dahiya • Rohit Parsad • Sanjay Fotedar • Rohit Sharma • Vikas Bhatthi  May 28, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61221  Abstract Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the lives of thousands of patients worldwide with many patients having residual symptoms months after the acute infection. The severity of lung involvement ranges from mild asymptomatic to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), […]

Brain abnormalities in survivors of COVID-19 after 2-year recovery: a functional MRI study

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Yimiao Zhao , Qiongdan Liang , Zhendong Jiang, et. al, May 09, 2024DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.lanwpc.2024.101086 Summary Background A variety of symptoms, particularly cognitive, psychiatric and neurological symptoms, may persist for a long time among individuals recovering from COVID-19. However, the underlying mechanism of these brain abnormalities remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the long-term neuroimaging effects […]