Of 25 routine clinical lab tests, not one can aid in diagnosing post-acute sequelae of…
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Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to a range of symptoms persisting for weeks or months after the initial COVID-19 infection has resolved. Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive impairments (“brain fog”), chest pain, and joint pain, among others. It can affect individuals regardless of the severity of their initial infection, though it is more commonly reported in those who experienced severe illness, older adults, women, and individuals with pre-existing conditions. The exact prevalence varies, but an estimated 10-30% of COVID-19 survivors may develop long COVID. While the pathophysiology is still under investigation, management focuses on alleviating symptoms and providing supportive care, highlighting the significant impact of long COVID on public health and individual well-being.
Research indicates that while the most severe effects of SARS-CoV-2 were observed in patients with…
A study reveals that brain inflammation leads to the release of a protein that impairs…
Research indicates a significant reduction in long COVID risk, largely due to vaccination and the…
A study finds that about 10% of pregnant women contracting COVID-19 may develop long COVID,…
Research by Columbia University on over 4,700 participants shows that long COVID has a varied…
Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later.…
Researchers at University of Virginia Health have uncovered a potential explanation for some of the…
A new study on long COVID reveals unique immune patterns related to symptoms, advocating for…
People with the condition have a 30% higher likelihood of not fully recovering from a…
Iron levels and inflammation after COVID-19 infection are linked to long COVID, with research indicating…
The COVID-19 virus can persist in the blood and tissue of patients for more than…
Recent research conducted by the University of Oxford has found that a high proportion of…
UC San Francisco is set to launch the world’s first tissue bank with samples donated…
Researchers at Gladstone Institutes and the University of California, San Francisco, conducted analyses on immune…
Scientists uncover crucial links between Long COVID and brain blood vessel integrity, offering hope for…
Researchers at UCSF have discovered an unexpectedly high rate of COVID rebound following treatment with…
Scientists from the University of São Paulo have discovered that severe COVID-19 is primarily caused…