The Impact of Viral Load on the Severity and Outcome Among Patients With COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Fatma M. Shire • Shatha Sharbatti • Firas AlNajjar et. al.Published: July 09, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64137  Abstract Objectives This study aimed to assess the relationship between illness severity and mortality among COVID-19 patients along with the cycle threshold (Ct) value measured by viral load. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted based on records of the emergency room at Rashid Hospital located in Dubai, […]

COVID pandemic caused whopping $18T in economic damage to US: report

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Eric Revell, Fox Business, Published July 8, 2024, 12:49 p.m. ET53 A new report by the Heritage Foundation’s Nonpartisan Commission on China and COVID-19 found that the COVID pandemic caused $18 trillion in economic losses to the US and placed blame for the outbreak on the Chinese government. FOX Business exclusively viewed an advance copy of the report, which estimated that […]

How compensation could be given to thousands of people left ‘disabled’ by the AstraZeneca Covid jab

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By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor, 27 October 2024 Covid vaccine compensation could be given to thousands left ‘disabled’ by the AstraZeneca jab, it has emerged. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is understood to be considering plans to set up a programfor those suffering from life-changing conditions as a result of the Covid jab. There are concerns that the existing government-funded […]

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Post-COVID-19 Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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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 […]

Outcome of Glomerular Disease Manifesting After Vaccination Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

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Shuvam Roy • Anupma Kaul • Monika Yachha • et. al. Published: July 03, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63767  Abstract Introduction Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can upregulate the immune system and may contribute to glomerular disease (GD). Here, we describe a spectrum of GD that manifested following vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 vaccinations). Material and methods This was a descriptive study […]

New-Onset Seizures and Seizure Worsening in the Course of COVID-19 Infection

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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 […]

A Case Report of Long COVID or Post-COVID-19 Symptoms and Characteristics

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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 […]

Transient Hyperglycemia in a Patient With Type 2 Diabetes After COVID-19 Messenger RNA Vaccination: A Case Report

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Aniebietabasi Okon-Umoren • Sean Yaphe • Andrea Smith • Karla D. Passalacqua • Katarzyna Budzynska, Published: July 06, 2024, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63983  Abstract The development of new vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic represents a milestone in the history of public health. However, due to the rapid development and short duration of these new vaccines, the full spectrum of side effects […]

New study reveals long-term mental health risks after COVID-19

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by University of Oxford A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour sheds light on the long-term mental health consequences of COVID-19 infection and the growing evidence of the protective effect of vaccination on reducing the risk. The research, conducted in a population-based cohort from UK Biobank, highlights the increased risk of psychiatric disorders and related prescriptions among COVID-19 survivors, emphasizing the […]

Superior Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis Following Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia

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Authors: Abdulhadi A Alali,1Mohammed O Baqais,2Fayez M Albishi,3, et. al. Cureus. (11):19954. doi: 10.7759/cureus.19954PMCID: PMC8713302PMID: 34976537 Abstract Thrombotic events are well-recognized complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The incidence of such complications is highly related to the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia. Recent evidence suggests that the coagulopathy of COVID-19 may persist for some period even after the full recovery from […]