Autonomic Imbalance and Elevated Inflammatory Cytokines in Long COVID: A Cross-Sectional Study

Lakshmi Jatiya • Jothi Marie Feula • Latha R, et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66971  Abstract Introduction: Following an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), many individuals fully recover. On the other…[...]

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COVID-19-Vaccination-Induced Localized Lichen Planus Successfully Treated With Phototherapy

Mahdi Al Dhafiri,, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66907  Abstract Lichen planus (LP) is an inflammatory autoimmune mucocutaneous disease with different forms and presentations. It mainly affects the skin and oral mucosa but could also…[...]

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The Continuous Adverse Impact of COVID-19 on Temporomandibular Disorders and Bruxism

Tamar Shalev-Antsel, Orit Winocur-Arias, Pessia Friedman-Rubin, et. al. BMC Oral Health volume 23, Article number: 716 (2023) Abstract Introduction Some of the conditions affected by the COVID-19 pandemic were Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and bruxism. The present study compares…[...]

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COVID-19 symptom load as a risk factor for chronic pain: A national cross-sectional study

Jamie L. Romeiser , Sunitha M. Singh, et. al. https://doi.org/10.1371/ journal.pone.0287554 Abstract Introduction Emerging evidence suggests that a COVID-19 infection with a high initial severity may be associated with development of…[...]

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Real-World Treatment Outcomes in the First and Subsequent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Hospital Clusters

Yoshinobu Ohsaki • Takaaki Sasaki • Yasuhiro Umekage • Hiraku Yanada • et. a.l., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78981  Abstract Objectives: We experienced 10 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospital clusters between November 2020 and September 2023 and retrospectively examined whether the introduction…[...]

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Persistent clotting protein pathology in Long COVID/Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) is accompanied by increased levels of antiplasmin

Etheresia Pretorius, Mare Vlok, Chantelle Venter, Cardiovascular Diabetology volume 20, Article number: 172 (2021)  Abstract Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2)-induced infection, the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is characterized by acute clinical pathologies,…[...]

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A Review of the Hematological Picture of Severe COVID-19 Infection

Dominga Amoroso • Stefania Bongo • Anna Copponi • et, al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78797  Abstract Numerous hematological abnormalities have been documented in COVID-19 patients. We conducted an analysis of 82 articles from PubMed, focusing on the hematological characteristics…[...]

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