COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-lasting gut problems
A new study has found that people who have had COVID-19 are at a higher risk of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders within a year of infection.
Common eye disease in older people may increase risk of severe COVID-19
According to recent studies, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a clinical risk factor for increased risks of infection and death.
Furthermore, it has been reported...
“COVID rebound” is surprisingly common, study finds
Researchers at Scripps Research and digital health company eMed have reported preliminary findings from an ongoing study of people who order SARS-CoV-2 antigen test...
Scientists find how to prevent or treat lung damage in long COVID
A team of researchers at Stanford University, led by Dr. Peter Cheng and Dr. Purvesh Khatri, along with a colleague from Taiwan have made...
Bivalent boosters block severe COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines have saved many lives. The original vaccines were released in late 2020. They targeted the initial strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...
Why people with long COVID have “brain fog”
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID-19, lasting...
This type of vaccine can provide better protection against COVID
In a study from UNSW's Kirby institute and elsewhere, scientists found newer variant-specific bivalent vaccines offer on average 1.6 times better immunity against COVID-19...
Long COVID linked to cognitive and mental problems, study shows
Long COVID is associated with reduced brain oxygen levels, worse performance on cognitive tests, and increased psychiatric symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
We can learn a lot about long COVID from years of diagnosing and treating...
Long COVID reportedly affects about 10% of post-COVID patients, and describes a range of ongoing or new symptoms three months post-infection.
Given the COVID pandemic...
Much has been learned about long COVID – and much remains to be learned
This much researchers agree upon: Long COVID is a serious and sometimes debilitating condition that can strike previously healthy people after even mild bouts...