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Cognitive dysfunction in post-COVID-19 condition: Mechanisms, management, and rehabilitation

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Marika Möller, Kristian Borg, Christer Janson, Maria Lerm, Johan Normark, Katarina NiwardSeptember 2023, Journal of Internal MedicineVolume 294, Issue 5 p. 563-581 Abstract The long-term effects of COVID-19 on cognitive function have become an area of increasing concern. This paper provides an overview of characteristics, risk factors, possible mechanisms, and management strategies for cognitive dysfunction in post-COVID-19 condition (PCC). Prolonged cognitive […]

The Long-term Cardiovascular Impact of COVID-19

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) | January 22, 2021 | Dave Fornell, Editor DAIC Evidence suggests COVID long-haulers may have lingering cardiac impacts from their coronavirus infections Cardiologists are taking a closer look at the possible long-term cardiovascular effects on COVID long-hauler patients who still show symptoms long after they should be recovered from the virus. Getty Images “So this […]

What Happens When You Still Have Long COVID Symptoms?

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BY KATHY KATELLA OCTOBER 27, 2023, Yale Medicine Yale’s Long COVID program aims to treat patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms, such as fatigue, brain fog, and shortness of breath. Note: Information in this article was accurate at the time of original publication. Because information about COVID-19 changes rapidly, we encourage you to visit the websites of the […]

Study Identifies Four Major Subtypes of Long COVID

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DECEMBER 21, 2022, Nature Medicine SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the virus which causes COVID-19, scientifically accurate 3D illustration showing surface spikes of the virus. Credit: Shutterstock The post-COVID syndrome known as long COVID has four major subtypes defined by different clusters of symptoms, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The study, published Dec. […]

Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms

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May 25, 2023, National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have uncovered new details about long COVID, the post-infection […]

Coronavirus and the Nervous System

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What is SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19? National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Coronaviruses are common causes of usually mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illnesses like the common cold, with symptoms that may include runny nose, fever, sore throat, cough, or a general feeling of being ill. However, a new coronavirus called Severe Acute Respiratory […]

Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome

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Authors: Ani Nalbandian, Kartik Sehgal, Elaine Y. Wan Nature Medicine volume 27, pages601–615 (2021) Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the pathogen responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has resulted in global healthcare crises and strained health resources. As the population of patients recovering from COVID-19 grows, it is paramount to establish an understanding of […]