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The sad woman touches her temples with her hands and suffers from a headache. A depressed girl suffers from temporary memory loss and confusion. Vector illustration One of the most annoying and debilitating symptoms that people are suffering from is “Brain Fog” in long-haulers. So much, that brain fog has become a part of life for those who have it.  ·      Stumbling for words ·      Easily confused ·      Getting lost ·      Mentally drained ·      Unable to focus ·      Fussiness  Have been all lingering effects from brain fog and a recent study in the Annals of Clinical and T...

A new study found that 1 out of 3, COVID-19 survivors will suffer a mental impairment. The study surveyed over 230,000 patients who were diagnosed with a mental disorder within six months. The researchers said they were not certain as to "how" the virus was linked to conditions like anxiety and depression, but that these were the most common among the disorders that they looked at. To read the full article, Click Here

Many symptoms of long-haul have been prevalent to respiratory ailments, that many tend to forget the ones that effect our stomachs. Studies are showing that the GI tract is a “silent reservoir” and doctors are trying to find an oral capsule to support a healthy gut and and clear the GI tract from COVID-19. The symptoms of COVID-19 that effect the stomach are: ·      Diarrhea ·      Vomiting ·      Abdominal pain Due to this, there is some evidence that support the idea and nothing that the GI tract is a possible reservoir for recurrence and even the spread of COVID-19 virus. To read the full article Click Here

Many are pleased with a COVID-19 vaccine so they are able to return to normal life, but there are thousands of “long-haul COVID” sufferers and many feel that the return of their health will not come back.  There is a critical illness, now COVID-19 Survivorship Program at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center helping people suffering from the symptoms of COVID-19 long-haulers. Potential is highly anticipated by seeing improvement after vaccination and collecting data to see if this may be the answer. To read the full article, Click Here

Researchers in University Hospital in Cleveland are studying an antiviral drug called Upamostat. They are enrolling people who have tested positive of COVID-19 and suffering from symptoms. Half of the participants are receiving placebo, while others are taking an investigational drug to take once a day for 14 days. Patients are being monitored by their heart rates, oxygen levels and symptoms through a smartphone app. To read the full article, Click Here

As millions of Americans are recovering from COVID-19 there has been a segment of the populations who no longer has "COVID-19" but sill suffers from the symptoms of the disease. They are called COVID Longhaulers. Close to around 10% of those afflicted with COVID-19 will become Longhaulers. And what it disinteresting the severity of their original diagnosis is not an accurate predictor as whether or not they become Longhaulers. In fact, many were never hospitalized in the first place. To read the full article, Click Here

Due to COVID-19, the unknown mystery of the virus leaves survivors with many symptoms months after. The vaccinations on long-haulers is showing doctors improvements of patient’s symptoms.  There are many things about COVID that doctors are not aware of, especially “long-COVID”. There are activities and studies being initiated to determine certain problems and possible treatments. To read the full article, Click Here

There are now dedicated clinics for Long-haul COVID patients in Wisconsin and Dr. Julie Biller leads one at Froedtert and the Medical College Of Wisconsin.   According to the CDC the most common long-term effects of Covid-19 are: ·      Fatigue ·      Shortness of breath ·      Cough ·      Joint pain ·      Chest pain Depression and brain fog are other effects that individuals consider “life-changing” that doctors are trying to help. Doctors and scientists in Wisconsin are working constantly to see if there are supplements and natural remedies to support the relief of long-haul symptoms. To read the full...

Nevada is investing a new Post-COVID Care Program to help long-haulers heal, recover and overcome the long-lasting health effects of COVID-19.  Based on the evaluations from the program, they were able to set up a recovery plan for rehabilitation and medication. Outsourcing specialists is another protocol for other symptoms such as heart and brain damage.  This program in Nevada is also addressing menal issues and insomnia because these symptoms are seen more and more common in long-haulers. The Renown Medical Center plans to collaborate with the University of Nevada, Reno internal medicine program to help more people. To read the full article, Click Here

As times goes on millions of Americans are recovering from COVID-19 and many are being stricken with a mysterious condition, "brain fog". Roughly about 10% of those who recover from COVID-19 with have symptoms that last long beyond the disease. One such symptom, generally referred to as "brain fog," is described as confusion, difficulty thinking and concentrating, short-term memory loss, and in severe cases, has even been reported to cause delirium and psychosis. To read the full article Click Here