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Omicron Was In Europe, First?
30Nov By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Omicron Was In Europe, First?

On Tuesday, the Dutch health authorities revealed that they had discovered a second strain of the Omicron variant of coronavirus in samples dating back as long as 11 days, implying that it was already spreading throughout Western Europe before the first cases were identified in southern Africa. According to a study conducted by the European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control, traces of Ebola existed in five people who arrived from South Africa between Friday and Monday. To read more, Click Here
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The True Cost Of COVID
1Oct By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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The True Cost Of COVID

There are no precise figures for long COVID cases since the CDC does not keep track of or measure COVID Long Haulers but there have been numerous studies on COVID Long Haulers. According to a University of Washington research, 30% of those who had COVID still had symptoms after six months; according to a study by Imperial College London, almost 15 percent reported three or more issues after 12 weeks. Early research suggests that between 10 and 30 percent of people who develop COVID-19 might have persistent problems. 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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This Clinic Is Helping Long Haulers
25May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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This Clinic Is Helping Long Haulers

Persistent symptoms is a big concern after COVID-19 and the Falcon Clinic in New Hartford is treating long-haulers that are seeking treatment for the long term effects that follow.  Dr. Chmielewski from the Falcon Clinic uses a technique called “the viral infection protocol treatment” and it’s an osteopathic approach of helping the body heal from within. The viral infection treatment works with the sympathetic nervous system, the lymphatic system and its drainage. To read the full article, Click Here
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COVID-19 Affects Athletes?
25May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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COVID-19 Affects Athletes?

Athletes who contracted COVID-19 could could have sustained a devastating blow in their final stretch of their preparations for major competitions like the Olympics that are coming up this summer.  While athletes may be able to return to training within 20 days after the contraction of COVID-19, it could take much longer than that. The virus may hinder athletes in different ways. Some may go back to training and experience a full recovery while others are still struggling with symptoms such as fatigue. Researchers are suggesting pooling symptoms and severity of those in clusters in three groups to figure out an appropriate time frame for return to athletic competition. To read the full article, Click Here
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The Symptoms of COVID Long Haulers
25May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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The Symptoms of COVID Long Haulers

As more people are being vaccinated, many are looking toward the end of the pandemic, but for some people, it’s going to be long from over. The long-term complications of the virus is predicted to last way after the pandemic. A new study suggests that people that contracted COVID-19 and had a “mild” case, with no hospitalization may develop logn-term health complications that go far past damaging or scarring the lungs.  Experts have found that there are clear signs that Long term effects may include kidney and heart disease that people should be aware of. 14.9 million people will be considered “long-haulers” that experience symptoms more than 4 weeks after the onset of COVID-19. The symptoms to look for within Heartand kidney disease: ·      ...
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Life As A Longhauler
24May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Life As A Longhauler

In Arizona, many are observing the lingering effect of the coronavirus pandemic for long-haulers. Last December the National Institutes of Health received 1.15 billion dollars in federal funding to study long COVID syndrome and the goal is to develop effective treatments over the next four years.  Studies show that at least one out of ten healthcare workers who got COVID are still dealing with health issues and according to the CDC the lingering symptoms include: ·      Fatigue ·      Brain fog  ·      Headache ·      Loss of smell or taste ·      Dizziness ·      Heart palpitation...
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Her Heart Raced For Over Month, Finally This COVID Long Hauler Gets a Diagnosis!
24May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Her Heart Raced For Over Month, Finally This COVID Long Hauler Gets a Diagnosis!

Months after Covid, Jennifer Minhas developed symptoms that would not go away. Fatigue, brain fog, and a rapid heartbeat. She noticed that symptoms were most prevalent when she was lying down and stood up. Doctors tests ruled out everything and they couldn't figure out was wrong. Finally, Jennifer got a diagnosis. To read the full article, Click Here
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Salma Hayek Had a Near FATAL Case Of COVID-19
21May By longhaulersnewNo Comments
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Salma Hayek Had a Near FATAL Case Of COVID-19

The majority of 2020, actress Salma Hayek battled and recovered from the virus, and to this day, she has yet to fully recover. The actress ended up spending seven weeks quarantined in one room of her home away from her family.  Treating the lasting effects of COVID-19 depends on a person’s specific symptoms and impact various bodily systems. Hayek had to received supplemental oxygen to help her and is currently still suffering from constant fatigue.  One of the most common symptoms of the virus shifts from “brain fog” to chronic fatigue. There are possibilities that underlying conditions may cause the lasting symptoms. COVID-19 has been seen to trigger inflammation throughout the body, especially in severe cases. To read the full article, Click Here
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