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The Vaccinated Have Lower Chance Of Long Haulers
4Oct By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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The Vaccinated Have Lower Chance Of Long Haulers

A new research claims that those who received a vaccination for COVID-19 have a 49 percent reduced risk of developing COVID Long Haulers. The symptoms of COVID in Long Hauler can persist for weeks, months, or even years. Brain fog, tiredness, persistent loss of smell or taste, hair loss, and numbness are all signs of COVID Long Haulers. Even people who had minor cases of COVID-19 developed COVID Long Haulers To read more, Click Here
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A University Doctor Discusses How Far We’ve Come In The Fight Against COVID-19
28May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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A University Doctor Discusses How Far We’ve Come In The Fight Against COVID-19

A year ago today, COVID-19 was spread across the nation and pandemonium was afoot for Americans. Today, there has been a dramatic drop in infections due to the continuous efforts to defeat this virus.  Many are able to reflect on the fight against COVID within this past year and are still aware of the expectation that there is a lot of work ahead to stay in front of COVID-19.   Dr. Carlos Del Rio of Emory University discusses the concern of the risk of unvaccinated people and how only 60% of Americans are vaccinated and what that means for the future of the country. To read the full article, Click Here
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COVID Brain Fog Can Last For Months
28May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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COVID Brain Fog Can Last For Months

A third of people who had COVID-19 have developed neuropsychiatric symptoms that have lasted for than six months after their initial diagnosis. The Lancet Psychiatry conducted a study in April and found that these symptoms affect all ages and persist after respiratory symptoms resolve. Some patients experience memory loss, lack of clarity and poor concentration known as brain fog. These COVID survivors state that they have to “work twice as hard for half as much” in everyday life. James Jackson a psychologist and director of behavioral health at Vanderbilt University works with COVID-19 patients who have long term brain symptoms such as brain fog.  He’s recorded that patients who experience these neurological symptoms also report anxiety and depression. To read the full article, ...
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Marines Undergo COVID Long Haulers Study
26May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Marines Undergo COVID Long Haulers Study

Our marines are protecting the country in another at Camp Pendleton. Over hundreds Marines are taking part of a two year study of the effects and symptoms of COVID-19.  They are taking part in the CHARM study which stands for COVID-19 Health Actions Response Marines. Our soldiers are getting prodded poked and tested to better understand how Marines can fight off the virus and future virus. The study has currently been underway for one year and will continue for two years until May 2022.  To read the full article, Click Here
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New clinics in North Texas are also treating children for Long Covid
26May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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New clinics in North Texas are also treating children for Long Covid

More than a year into the pandemic and there are still a lot of unknown factors for Long COVID. Symptoms range from mild to severe and there is no one rubric for which one can diagnose Long COVID.   The World Health Organizations estimates that 10% of  COVID cases still show symptoms past 12 weeks after testing positive for the virus. A recent study estimates that up to 20% of cases have lingering symptoms for at least 30 days and the same study found that 27% of patients had lingering symptoms for more than 60 days.  In the United Sates, there are about 33 million reported cases and Texas has 3 million of those cases. Additionally it is becoming clear that children may exhibit long-term COVID-19 symptoms too.  There have been over 3,000 cases of multi-in...
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COVID-19 Increases Risks Of Other Illnesses?
24May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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COVID-19 Increases Risks Of Other Illnesses?

A recent study discovered that people with COVID-19 have an increased risk of developing a new or various new health problems after the initial phase of the underlying infection. The study reviewed dated from more than 200,000 people who were diagnosed with COVID-19. They seen many who developed other health issues and complications due to COVID-19 and continuing to follow the symptoms of the participants to get a better understanding. To read the full article, Click Here
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Ohio’s MetroHealth Establishes COVID-19 Long-Haulers Clinic
17Feb By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Ohio’s MetroHealth Establishes COVID-19 Long-Haulers Clinic

Cleveland.com reports that Ohio's MetroHealth has created a special clinic for patients who continue to suffer from COVID-19 symptoms after their initial infection. These patients are known as "long-haulers," and now they can seek help. The clinic is directed by Dr. Nora Singer, who says she's seen several patients with symptoms of COVID that lasted for months. Long-haulers typically experience symptoms like brain fog, shortness of breath, depression, and insomnia, but can also have more serious symptoms related to the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Researchers are working hard to figure out what exactly causes post-COVID-19 syndrome and how symptoms can be treated. The Ohio clinic began by treating employees, but has since opened to treat patients as well. To read the full article on Cle...
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