Long COVID: The Latest on Treatment and Recovery
For many people, a case of COVID-19 lasts a week or two. For millions of adults, though, symptoms stick around for weeks, months, even years. Long COVID is associated with…[...]
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Brain changes discovered in patients still dealing with long COVID
StudyFinds CHICAGO — There are distinct changes in the brains of individuals with long COVID, differing from those who have fully recovered from the virus, a new study reveals. Approximately one…[...]
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Post-Covid Oral Health And Dental Complications
PCE DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER If you’re one of the thousands of people in The Woodlands, Conroe, or surrounding areas to be diagnosed with and recover from COVID-19, there’s a good…[...]
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Bilateral Peritonsillar Abscesses Subsequent to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Case Report
Hisataka Ominato • Takumi Kumai • Ryo Ota • Miki Takahara, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78590 Abstract Superinfections with various bacteria exacerbate the symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Bilateral peritonsillar abscesses are rare and could be fatal, and their…[...]
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Long-Term Dysfunction of Taste Papillae in SARS-CoV-2
Authors: Qin Yao, M.D., Máire E. Doyle, Ph.D., Qing-Rong Liu, Ph.D.,et. al., NEJM Evid 2023;2(9) DOI: 10.1056/EVIDoa2300046 Abstract Background We sought to determine whether ongoing taste disturbance in the postacute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 period is associated with persistent…[...]
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Association of self-reported periodontal disease and inequities with long haul COVID-19
Sara Alhaffar, Sriha Yalamanchi, Anubhuti Shukla, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311644 Abstract In 2000, the Surgeon General’s report highlighted that the mouth is a mirror for overall health of an individual and that disparities…[...]
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How to Get Taste Back After COVID-19
By Michelle Pugle, Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD A loss of taste (aguesia) is a common COVID-19 symptom that can last anywhere from moments to months. Along with looking at why…[...]
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What Do We Know About Long COVID?
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by an infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The disease causes symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Symptoms can feel much like…[...]
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Taste loss as a distinct symptom of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mackenzie E Hannum, Riley J Koch, Vicente A Ramirez, Sarah S Marks, et. al., Chemical Senses, Volume 48, 2023, bjad043, https://doi.org/10.1093/chemse/bjad043 Abstract Chemosensory scientists have been skeptical that reports of COVID-19 taste loss are…[...]
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Long-Term Taste and Smell Outcomes After COVID-19
Ryan Sharetts, BS1,2; Shima T. Moein, MD, PhD1,2; et. al. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(4):e247818. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.7818 Key Points Question What is the association of COVID-19 with long-term outcomes in taste and smell function as measured by state-of-the-art psychophysical tests?…[...]
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