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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention.

Vaccination could strongly reduce blood clotting risk in COVID-19 patients

Scientists from NDORMS found ambulatory COVID-19 patients (those diagnosed as outpatients) face a higher risk of venal thrombosis (blood clot in a vein) than...

COVID mRNA vaccines may reduce death risk in people with heart failure

In a study from Herlev and Gentofe Hospital, scientists found COVID mRNA vaccines are linked to a decreased risk of death in patients with...

Scientists develop home test to help manage long COVID, diabetes

Scientists from the University of Leeds developed a test to help patients manage long COVID at home. The adapted Autonomic Profile (aAP) test can be...

COVID-19 vaccination does not harm fertility

In a study from the University of Iowa, scientists found that COVID-19 vaccination does not impact clinical outcomes with in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. They...

COVID-19 is not just a respiratory illness, it can cause strokes too

Scientists from the University of Connecticut found that COVID patients have an added risk of stroke. They analyzed data on more than 20,000 U.S. adults...

Scientists find the best way to test COVID-19

In a recent study, scientists from Cornell University found that nasopharyngeal swabs—taken from far back inside the nostril—were more effective at detecting COVID-19 than...

COVID-19 may harm your cognitive abilities

In a study from the University of Waterloo, scientists found that people who contract COVID‐19 often experience memory, attention, and concentration problems, even after...

Fourth dose of Pfizer vaccine can prevent severe COVID-19 in older people

In a study from Tel Aviv University, scientists found that the fourth dose of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine offers strong protection against severe COVID-19...

COVID-19 patients have higher risk for stroke

Scientists from the University of Washington confirmed that COVID patients have an added risk of stroke. They analyzed data on more than 20,000 U.S. adults...

Many people with severe COVID-19 or flu get deadly fungal infection

In a study from UZ Leuven and KU Leuven, scientists found more than 15% of all critically ill patients who end up in intensive...