by Geoff McMaster, University of Alberta People with neurological disease have a greater chance of death after contracting COVID-19, according to a new University of Alberta study. The research also confirms a higher risk of developing new neurological disorders after COVID infection. “For those who have neurological diseases—if you have Parkinson’s, if you have dementia, if you […]
Can COVID-19 cause a rare spinal condition called transverse myelitis? Learn what TM is and see the evidence connecting the two conditions. The year 2020 has been one for the books: a worldwide pandemic, government shutdowns, quarantining, virtual learning, working from home, wearing masks, capacity restrictions, social distancing, you name it. COVID-19 has directly impacted […]
Martina Burlando, Astrid Herzum, Claudia Micalizzi, Emanuele Cozzani, Aurora Parodi, Immunity, Inflammation and Disease Volume 10, Issue 2 p. 265-271 Abstract Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines can cause adverse reactions, mainly from vaccine-induced immune responses. Some of these may also involve the skin and worry unaware patients. A better understanding of such adverse reactions may reduce concerns and help […]
There is no cure or approved treatment for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). However, some symptoms can be treated or managed. Treating these symptoms might provide relief for some patients with ME/CFS but not others. Other strategies, like learning new ways to manage activity, can also be helpful. Patients, their families, and healthcare providers need […]
Authors: DATED: AUGUST 6, 2021 BY SHARYL ATTKISSON As of July 19, 2021 there were 419,513 adverse event reports associated with Covid-19 vaccination in the U.S., with a total of 1,814,326 symptoms reported. That’s according to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) database. Report an adverse event after vaccination online here. Each symptom reported does […]
Authors: Jonathan P Rogers1,2, Cameron J Watson3, et.al Abstract There is accumulating evidence of the neurological and neuropsychiatric features of infection with SARS-CoV-2. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to describe the characteristics of the early literature and estimate point prevalences for neurological and neuropsychiatric manifestations. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL up to […]