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Could “Long Covid” Outlast The Pandemic?

25May

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Could “Long Covid” Outlast The Pandemic?

A full recovery from a mild case of COVID-19 can be “frustratingly elusive” for many. Many patients are experiencing that weeks and months after initially contracting the coronavirus are confronting a wide range of health problems. As doctors and researchers are trying to “measure the duration” let alone depth of what is now being called “Long-COVID” a growing number of specialized “long-hauler” clinics are opening to treat and better understand patients and their lingering symptoms. To read the full article, Click Here

Severe COVID-19 Means a Higher Chance Long Haulers?

According to a new study from the University of Michigan, patients that experience severe COVID-19 illness is having a higher chance of persistent symptoms. These findings highlight the major concern and urgency needed to treat long-haulers. The study found that 55% of COVID-19 survivors had persistent symptoms 30 days post-COVID, while another 35% wee symptomatic for 60 days. The University of Michigan used a random sample of 2,000 adults with COVID-19 onset on or before April 2020, from 13 geopgraphic areas and six counties. Out of the sample 629 completed the survey and the final date shows 593 patients completed: · 56% was predominately women · 68% was the age of 45 and older · ...

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