COVID-19 and possible links with Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism: from bench to bedside

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npj Parkinson’s Disease volume 6, Article number: 18 (2020) Cite this article Abstract This Viewpoint discusses insights from basic science and clinical perspectives on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)/severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the brain, with a particular focus on Parkinson’s disease. Major points include that neuropathology studies have not answered the central issue of whether the virus enters central […]

Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms

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May 25, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT NHLBI NEWS News Release 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 […]

Understanding the burden of interstitial lung disease post-COVID-19: the UK Interstitial Lung Disease-Long COVID Study (UKILD-Long COVID)

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Jim M Wild1, Joanna C Porter2,3,4, Philip L Molyneaux5,6, Peter M George5,6, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1340-2688Iain Stewart5, Richard James Allen7, Raminder Aul8, http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5258-793XJohn Kenneth Baillie9, Shaney L Barratt10, Paul Beirne11, Stephen M Bianchi12, John F Blaikley13,14, Jonathan Brooke15,16,17, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3325-6996Nazia Chaudhuri14,18, Guilhem Collier1, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7695-325XEmma K Denneny2,3,4, Annemarie Docherty19, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8250-6464Laura Fabbri5, Michael A Gibbons20,21, Fergus V Gleeson22, Bibek Gooptu23,24, Ian P Hall16,17, Neil A Hanley14,25, Melissa Heightman3, Toby E Hillman3, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9837-2763Simon R Johnson16,17, Mark G Jones26,27, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0796-5724Fasihul Khan16,17, Rod Lawson12, Puja Mehta2,28, Jane A Mitchell5, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9957-0681Manuela Platé2,29, Krisnah Poinasamy30, Jennifer K Quint5, Pilar […]

Despite Recovering from COVID-19, Shortness of Breath Persists

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February 21, 2022 Jane E. Dee Advanced testing of the heart and lungs may reveal why some people who have recovered from COVID-19 still have shortness of breath. This testing is highly specialized and available only at a few sites nationwide, including at Yale. Many patients continue to have ongoing symptoms well after their initial […]

How To Manage Fatigue and Other Long COVID Symptoms

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You can feel tired and exhausted for months after your initial infection August 19, 2022 / Infectious Disease You had COVID-19 a few weeks — or even months — ago. But you’re still dealing with the symptoms of the infection, like fatigue and shortness of breath. You could be part of a group of individuals who experience long-term effects […]

Is it safe to exercise if you have shortness of breath after COVID-19?

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When you’re dealing with shortness of breath due to COVID-19, you may be wondering when you can safely return to exercise. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. A 2022 reviewTrusted Source found that, in people with long COVID symptoms, exercise capacity was significantly reduced for more than 3 months after they’d recovered from COVID-19. It may […]

Is It Normal to Have Shortness of Breath After COVID-19?

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COVID-19 can damage the tissue in your lungs and may also affect your breathing patterns, which can cause shortness of breath to linger. It’s possible for this symptom to persist for weeks, months, or years. One symptom that often lingers after having COVID-19 is shortness of breath. If you have shortness of breath, you’ll feel […]

Long COVID and the digestive system: Mayo Clinic expert describes common symptoms

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Sharon Theimer June 21, 2022 ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Long COVID syndrome, also known as post-COVID, is more than fatigue and shortness of breath. Symptoms such as headaches, brain fog and ringing in the ears have been reported, and recently, physicians are seeing more patients with gastrointestinal problems. Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program, describes the most common symptoms. Patients in […]

Long-Term COVID Treatment Market Soars with Oxygen and Exercise Intolerance Solutions Taking Center Stage

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Published: Aug. 3, 2023 NIH in the US has funded researchers to study long term COVID causes and treatments. The Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) initiative, has funded $1.15 billion. Treatment regimens for a range of long-lasting symptoms, including extreme fatigue, brain fog and shortness of breath are sought. NIH has focused on exercise, […]

What Is Long COVID?

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By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN August 08, 2023 By the end of February 2022, nearly 60% of the U.S. population had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies indicating they had been infected with COVID-19.1 Even for those who recover, SARS-CoV-2 poses serious long-term physical and mental challenges. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 15% of all adults […]