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#mental-health

Long Covid health issues persist in those hospitalised early in pandemic, study finds

Long-term cognitive issues, depression, anxiety, and fatigue persist in Covid survivors for years, worsening over time despite some improvement, affecting daily life and work.

What It's Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid

Chronic illness reshapes personal goals and perceptions, highlighting the importance of adaptation and support.

Did the Pandemic Break Our Brains?

The COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to increased mental lapses and memory issues in individuals, sparking concerns about Long COVID.

5 things not to say to a coworker with long COVID-19

Long COVID leads to complex long-term impacts on individuals and requires understanding and compassion in social and workplace interactions.

I was in denial about it': actor Matt McGorry on having long Covid

Matt McGorry shares his ongoing struggles with Long Covid, advocating for solidarity and understanding of disability issues.

COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain. Significant Drops in IQ Scores Are Noted.

Brain fog is a significant health condition post-COVID-19, affecting concentration and clarity.
COVID-19 can lead to various brain health issues like headaches, strokes, and mental health disorders.

Long Covid health issues persist in those hospitalised early in pandemic, study finds

Long-term cognitive issues, depression, anxiety, and fatigue persist in Covid survivors for years, worsening over time despite some improvement, affecting daily life and work.

What It's Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid

Chronic illness reshapes personal goals and perceptions, highlighting the importance of adaptation and support.

Did the Pandemic Break Our Brains?

The COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to increased mental lapses and memory issues in individuals, sparking concerns about Long COVID.

5 things not to say to a coworker with long COVID-19

Long COVID leads to complex long-term impacts on individuals and requires understanding and compassion in social and workplace interactions.

I was in denial about it': actor Matt McGorry on having long Covid

Matt McGorry shares his ongoing struggles with Long Covid, advocating for solidarity and understanding of disability issues.

COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain. Significant Drops in IQ Scores Are Noted.

Brain fog is a significant health condition post-COVID-19, affecting concentration and clarity.
COVID-19 can lead to various brain health issues like headaches, strokes, and mental health disorders.
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#covid-19

Spike Mutations Help SARS-CoV-2 Infect the Brain - News Center

A SARS-CoV-2 mutation enhances its ability to infect the central nervous system, providing insights into neurological symptoms and possible treatments.

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.

Study Suggests COVID-19 Increases Risk of Heart Disease

COVID-19 increases long-term heart problem risks, particularly for severe cases requiring hospitalization.

Five years after start of pandemic, no one knows how many people are living with long Covid: They see you as a bum who doesn't want to work'

Estimating the number of long Covid sufferers is difficult due to societal disbelief and the illness's lack of detectable biomarkers.

Experts Call Long COVID in Kids a Public Health Crisis. Why Is It Being Ignored?

Long COVID affects children and may lead to debilitating symptoms long after initial recovery from COVID-19.

Severe Covid infections can inflame brain's control centre', research says

Severe Covid infections can cause brainstem inflammation, leading to long-term symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety in some patients.

Spike Mutations Help SARS-CoV-2 Infect the Brain - News Center

A SARS-CoV-2 mutation enhances its ability to infect the central nervous system, providing insights into neurological symptoms and possible treatments.

Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

Long COVID remains a significant health crisis with millions affected and no approved treatments, despite substantial federal funding for research.

Study Suggests COVID-19 Increases Risk of Heart Disease

COVID-19 increases long-term heart problem risks, particularly for severe cases requiring hospitalization.

Five years after start of pandemic, no one knows how many people are living with long Covid: They see you as a bum who doesn't want to work'

Estimating the number of long Covid sufferers is difficult due to societal disbelief and the illness's lack of detectable biomarkers.

Experts Call Long COVID in Kids a Public Health Crisis. Why Is It Being Ignored?

Long COVID affects children and may lead to debilitating symptoms long after initial recovery from COVID-19.

Severe Covid infections can inflame brain's control centre', research says

Severe Covid infections can cause brainstem inflammation, leading to long-term symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety in some patients.
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#food-insecurity

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Long COVID continues to severely impact the finances of many Americans, exacerbating issues like food insecurity and utility service interruptions.
The economic burden of long COVID is felt across all income levels, but particularly by those with lower incomes.

Long COVID Is Taking Toll on Americans' Finances

Long COVID significantly impacts the financial stability of Americans, particularly affecting the ability to pay bills and purchase necessities.

Long COVID Is Taking Toll on Americans' Finances

Long COVID creates significant financial challenges for affected individuals, impacting their ability to pay bills and access essential services.

COVID is still taking a toll on Americans' finances

Long COVID continues to severely impact the finances of many Americans, exacerbating issues like food insecurity and utility service interruptions.
The economic burden of long COVID is felt across all income levels, but particularly by those with lower incomes.

Long COVID Is Taking Toll on Americans' Finances

Long COVID significantly impacts the financial stability of Americans, particularly affecting the ability to pay bills and purchase necessities.

Long COVID Is Taking Toll on Americans' Finances

Long COVID creates significant financial challenges for affected individuals, impacting their ability to pay bills and access essential services.
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#chronic-illness

US study shows difficulty of finding lab test for long Covid: The hunt will go on'

Finding a lab test for long Covid remains challenging, as few distinctions in standard tests exist between affected and unaffected individuals.

Opinion | A Great Idea for People With a Terrible Disease: Let's Find a Cure Ourselves

Long Covid sufferers continue to face challenges as no approved drugs exist despite significant NIH funding.

US study shows difficulty of finding lab test for long Covid: The hunt will go on'

Finding a lab test for long Covid remains challenging, as few distinctions in standard tests exist between affected and unaffected individuals.

Opinion | A Great Idea for People With a Terrible Disease: Let's Find a Cure Ourselves

Long Covid sufferers continue to face challenges as no approved drugs exist despite significant NIH funding.
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#personal-experience

CBC Radio host Gill Deacon on leaving Here and Now and starting a new chapter | CBC News

The author relates their experience with long COVID to the idea of constant change, suggesting personal transformation through adversity.

My husband and I moved from the US to Canada 13 years ago. We love the free healthcare here and the great friends we made.

Despite imperfections, Canadian healthcare and diversity make living there preferable compared to the US.

CBC Radio host Gill Deacon on leaving Here and Now and starting a new chapter | CBC News

The author relates their experience with long COVID to the idea of constant change, suggesting personal transformation through adversity.

My husband and I moved from the US to Canada 13 years ago. We love the free healthcare here and the great friends we made.

Despite imperfections, Canadian healthcare and diversity make living there preferable compared to the US.
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#sars-cov-2

Getting to the bottom of long COVID- Harvard Gazette

Presence of SARS-CoV-2 proteins in blood may contribute to long COVID symptoms, suggesting potential antiviral treatments.
Long COVID symptoms are commonly fatigue, brain fog, and gastrointestinal issues.

Cutting through the fog of long COVID- Harvard Gazette

New AI tool significantly increases the identified prevalence of long COVID from 7% to 22.8%, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care.

Getting to the bottom of long COVID- Harvard Gazette

Presence of SARS-CoV-2 proteins in blood may contribute to long COVID symptoms, suggesting potential antiviral treatments.
Long COVID symptoms are commonly fatigue, brain fog, and gastrointestinal issues.

Cutting through the fog of long COVID- Harvard Gazette

New AI tool significantly increases the identified prevalence of long COVID from 7% to 22.8%, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care.
moresars-cov-2
#music

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, legendary Brazilian musician and creator of 'Mas Que Nada', passed away at 83 after battling long COVID.

He Was a Cello Prodigy at the Top of His Game. Then Came Long Covid.

Joshua Roman's struggle with long Covid has led to significant changes in his musical practice and future.
Despite challenges, he continues to find ways to adapt and engage with his passion for music.

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, legendary Brazilian musician and creator of 'Mas Que Nada', passed away at 83 after battling long COVID.

He Was a Cello Prodigy at the Top of His Game. Then Came Long Covid.

Joshua Roman's struggle with long Covid has led to significant changes in his musical practice and future.
Despite challenges, he continues to find ways to adapt and engage with his passion for music.
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#public-health

Long COVID is still a problem, racking up a global cost of $1 trillion

Government officials reluctant to acknowledge long COVID, researchers warn of its impact escalating with new COVID variants

How long COVID could lift the fog on neurocognitive disorders

Long COVID's neurocognitive symptoms significantly impact daily life, comparable to age-related cognitive impairments.
Current understanding and research on cognitive impairment related to COVID-19 require urgent attention.

Opinion: Is it time for an ACT-UP for Long COVID? - 48 hills

Long COVID, like AIDS in the 1980s, is receiving inadequate societal attention, calling for activism and urgent action to address the suffering of affected individuals.

Bay Area's Long COVID Community Celebrates Moonshot Bill for $10 Billion in Funding | KQED

Long COVID is a significant public health issue, with no effective treatment options available. Efforts are underway to advance research and care for affected individuals.

Covid Became a Pandemic 4 Years Ago. How Does Your Life Look Now?

COVID-19 pandemic declared four years ago by WHO
Long-term impacts and new variants still affecting the world

Long COVID is still a problem, racking up a global cost of $1 trillion

Government officials reluctant to acknowledge long COVID, researchers warn of its impact escalating with new COVID variants

How long COVID could lift the fog on neurocognitive disorders

Long COVID's neurocognitive symptoms significantly impact daily life, comparable to age-related cognitive impairments.
Current understanding and research on cognitive impairment related to COVID-19 require urgent attention.

Opinion: Is it time for an ACT-UP for Long COVID? - 48 hills

Long COVID, like AIDS in the 1980s, is receiving inadequate societal attention, calling for activism and urgent action to address the suffering of affected individuals.

Bay Area's Long COVID Community Celebrates Moonshot Bill for $10 Billion in Funding | KQED

Long COVID is a significant public health issue, with no effective treatment options available. Efforts are underway to advance research and care for affected individuals.

Covid Became a Pandemic 4 Years Ago. How Does Your Life Look Now?

COVID-19 pandemic declared four years ago by WHO
Long-term impacts and new variants still affecting the world
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Long COVID Patients With Abnormal Lung CT Scans Could Prove Key to Preventing Pulmonary Fibrosis - News Center

Long COVID affects about one-third of COVID-19 survivors, manifesting as various symptoms and lung abnormalities.
#pediatric-care

Long COVID Looks Different in Kids

Long COVID symptoms differ significantly between children and adults, revealing unique challenges for various age groups.

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

Long COVID affects children differently than adults, with symptoms varying by age group.
Limited research exists on long COVID in children despite significant funding.
A clinical trial for children and young adults with long COVID is currently recruiting subjects.

Long COVID Looks Different in Kids

Long COVID symptoms differ significantly between children and adults, revealing unique challenges for various age groups.

Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?

Long COVID affects children differently than adults, with symptoms varying by age group.
Limited research exists on long COVID in children despite significant funding.
A clinical trial for children and young adults with long COVID is currently recruiting subjects.
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The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids

The clinical trial aims to evaluate larazotide's effect on young patients with detectable Covid-19 spike protein, focusing on intestinal permeability and symptom improvement.

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including union disputes, health-related employment issues, and operational disruptions due to various incidents.
#sergio-mendes

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician known for "Mas Que Nada," passed away at 83 after battling long COVID.

Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, a legendary Brazilian musician known for 'Mas Que Nada,' passed away at 83 after battling long COVID.

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician known for "Mas Que Nada," passed away at 83 after battling long COVID.

Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, a legendary Brazilian musician known for 'Mas Que Nada,' passed away at 83 after battling long COVID.
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#chronic-fatigue-syndrome

County supervisors hold hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome

Santa Clara County is addressing chronic fatigue syndrome and its relationship to long COVID in a special hearing.

Cupertino Senior Center seeks hidden treasures

Community donations to support seniors at Cupertino Senior Center help fund classes and programs.
A hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome aims to address its growing impact linked to long COVID.

Large Study of ME/CFS Patients Reveals Measurable Physical Changes

Chronic fatigue syndrome, now ME/CFS, is gaining more attention from researchers and being taken more seriously as a physiological illness.
Long COVID is being considered more seriously by scientists and is similar to ME/CFS, spurring further research and understanding.

Friends of the Milpitas Library hold mini book sale

The Milpitas Library Mini Book Sale aims to fund library programs and showcase a diverse collection of books.
A special hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome will be held to explore its links with long COVID.

County supervisors hold hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome

Santa Clara County is addressing chronic fatigue syndrome and its relationship to long COVID in a special hearing.

Cupertino Senior Center seeks hidden treasures

Community donations to support seniors at Cupertino Senior Center help fund classes and programs.
A hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome aims to address its growing impact linked to long COVID.

Large Study of ME/CFS Patients Reveals Measurable Physical Changes

Chronic fatigue syndrome, now ME/CFS, is gaining more attention from researchers and being taken more seriously as a physiological illness.
Long COVID is being considered more seriously by scientists and is similar to ME/CFS, spurring further research and understanding.

Friends of the Milpitas Library hold mini book sale

The Milpitas Library Mini Book Sale aims to fund library programs and showcase a diverse collection of books.
A special hearing on chronic fatigue syndrome will be held to explore its links with long COVID.
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About 400 Million People Worldwide Have Had Long Covid, Researchers Say

Long Covid affects 400 million worldwide, with significant economic costs.
#research

Long COVID risk has decreased but remains significant, study finds

The risk of developing long COVID has decreased but remains present, especially during periods of elevated transmission, affecting millions of people.

Sanders Unveils "Moonshot" Bill to Fund Research Into Long COVID

The bill aims to offer $1 billion per year for long Covid research and care support in the US.

Long COVID ties heart disease for health outcomes. Vaccines reduce risk: study

Vaccination reduces long COVID risk by nearly 70%.

What Do We Understand About Long COVID? : Consider This from NPR

Long Covid remains a vexing legacy of the pandemic
Millions of Americans struggle with debilitating symptoms of long Covid

What we know about long COVID from brain fog to physical fatigue : Short Wave

Long COVID encompasses a range of debilitating symptoms affecting millions of people.
There are no validated treatments for long COVID, and the lack of answers is frustrating for both patients and doctors.

Time to stop using term long Covid' for symptoms like those after flu, study finds

Long Covid symptoms may be similar to other post-viral syndromes like flu.
Using terms like 'long Covid' can create hypervigilance and hinder recovery.

Long COVID risk has decreased but remains significant, study finds

The risk of developing long COVID has decreased but remains present, especially during periods of elevated transmission, affecting millions of people.

Sanders Unveils "Moonshot" Bill to Fund Research Into Long COVID

The bill aims to offer $1 billion per year for long Covid research and care support in the US.

Long COVID ties heart disease for health outcomes. Vaccines reduce risk: study

Vaccination reduces long COVID risk by nearly 70%.

What Do We Understand About Long COVID? : Consider This from NPR

Long Covid remains a vexing legacy of the pandemic
Millions of Americans struggle with debilitating symptoms of long Covid

What we know about long COVID from brain fog to physical fatigue : Short Wave

Long COVID encompasses a range of debilitating symptoms affecting millions of people.
There are no validated treatments for long COVID, and the lack of answers is frustrating for both patients and doctors.

Time to stop using term long Covid' for symptoms like those after flu, study finds

Long Covid symptoms may be similar to other post-viral syndromes like flu.
Using terms like 'long Covid' can create hypervigilance and hinder recovery.
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Long COVID ties heart disease for health outcomes. Vaccines reduce risk: study

Vaccination reduces long COVID risk by nearly 70%.
#covid-19-impact

Why Covid Keeps Winning

The pandemic continues to impact Americans long-term with 17 million reporting 'long Covid' conditions.
Political leaders have declared the crisis over despite ongoing deaths and complications from Covid-19.

Brain fog' from long Covid has measurable impact, study suggests

Long Covid linked to measurable memory and cognitive deficits equivalent to six IQ points difference
Brain fog correlated with objectively measurable deficits, impacting memory and reasoning abilities

Can Covid-19 Lead to Cognitive Decline? Here's What the Evidence Actually Shows

Brain fog is a significant health condition post-Covid.
Covid-19 can affect brain health in various ways.

Why Covid Keeps Winning

The pandemic continues to impact Americans long-term with 17 million reporting 'long Covid' conditions.
Political leaders have declared the crisis over despite ongoing deaths and complications from Covid-19.

Brain fog' from long Covid has measurable impact, study suggests

Long Covid linked to measurable memory and cognitive deficits equivalent to six IQ points difference
Brain fog correlated with objectively measurable deficits, impacting memory and reasoning abilities

Can Covid-19 Lead to Cognitive Decline? Here's What the Evidence Actually Shows

Brain fog is a significant health condition post-Covid.
Covid-19 can affect brain health in various ways.
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Daily briefing: What it's like to attend a predatory conference

Predatory conferences can be deceptive, costing NASA canceled Moon rover mission, long-COVID linked to immune response.
#therapies

Long Covid course is 'exploiting people', says ex-GB rower

Dr. Camilla Nord disputes claims about the Lightning Process and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the brain's role in creating symptoms.

Speed up relief for long COVID through grassroots clinical trials

Clinical trials for long COVID are challenging and require large academic centers.
Diagnostic biomarkers and effective therapies are urgently needed for long COVID.

Long Covid course is 'exploiting people', says ex-GB rower

Dr. Camilla Nord disputes claims about the Lightning Process and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the brain's role in creating symptoms.

Speed up relief for long COVID through grassroots clinical trials

Clinical trials for long COVID are challenging and require large academic centers.
Diagnostic biomarkers and effective therapies are urgently needed for long COVID.
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After Months-Long Coma, This Latino Immigrant Worker Is Still Fighting Mysterious Long COVID Symptoms | KQED

Alternative medicine like foot baths and natural remedies helped a long COVID patient regain sensation and cope with ongoing symptoms.

Paul Schrader felt death closing in, so he made a movie about it

Paul Schrader faced mortality, accelerated filmmaking post-long COVID and friend's death, forming new ideas despite supposed final projects.

A moving COVID-19 memorial is now open at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn

The memorial at Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery honors those lost to COVID-19 and those suffering from long COVID.

The Relentless Cost of Chronic Diseases

Gray diseases like Long COVID, Lyme, endometriosis, and chronic pain can have unclear causes and multiple possible cures.
People with gray diseases often face challenges in receiving adequate care, especially due to economic factors.
#symptoms

First state-level look at long COVID reveals the seven hardest-hit states

The prevalence of long COVID varies widely across different states in the US, with some states experiencing higher rates than others.
The CDC's estimates are based on survey responses and define long COVID as any self-reported symptoms lasting 3 or more months after a COVID-19 infection.

Long COVID Doesn't Always Look Like You Think It Does

Long COVID symptoms vary widely among individuals.
Challenges in detecting and diagnosing Long COVID.

New Research Raises Concerns About Long Covid in Children

Long Covid can have serious neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and behavioral symptoms in children.
10-20 percent of children in the US who had Covid developed long Covid, according to the review.

1 in 4 COVID patients developed long-haul symptoms, study reveals

About 1 in 4 coronavirus patients develop long COVID, lasting for months or even years.
Study analyzed U.S. Census data finding 24.4% of American adults with lasting COVID symptoms.

'Long Covid' blood clues could prompt future trials

People with long Covid show signs of ongoing inflammation in their blood, impacting symptom development.
The severity of initial Covid infection does not predict the likelihood of developing long Covid.

Long COVID still has no cure - so these patients are turning to research

Long COVID can lead to debilitating and bewildering symptoms, extending beyond the initial infection period.
Limited availability of high-quality testing in the early days of the pandemic complicated diagnosis and treatment for long COVID.

First state-level look at long COVID reveals the seven hardest-hit states

The prevalence of long COVID varies widely across different states in the US, with some states experiencing higher rates than others.
The CDC's estimates are based on survey responses and define long COVID as any self-reported symptoms lasting 3 or more months after a COVID-19 infection.

Long COVID Doesn't Always Look Like You Think It Does

Long COVID symptoms vary widely among individuals.
Challenges in detecting and diagnosing Long COVID.

New Research Raises Concerns About Long Covid in Children

Long Covid can have serious neurological, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and behavioral symptoms in children.
10-20 percent of children in the US who had Covid developed long Covid, according to the review.

1 in 4 COVID patients developed long-haul symptoms, study reveals

About 1 in 4 coronavirus patients develop long COVID, lasting for months or even years.
Study analyzed U.S. Census data finding 24.4% of American adults with lasting COVID symptoms.

'Long Covid' blood clues could prompt future trials

People with long Covid show signs of ongoing inflammation in their blood, impacting symptom development.
The severity of initial Covid infection does not predict the likelihood of developing long Covid.

Long COVID still has no cure - so these patients are turning to research

Long COVID can lead to debilitating and bewildering symptoms, extending beyond the initial infection period.
Limited availability of high-quality testing in the early days of the pandemic complicated diagnosis and treatment for long COVID.
moresymptoms

Long Covid may be nothing unique in the future but its effects today are still very real | Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz

Long Covid is a controversial topic with conflicting views.
Recent study by Queensland suggests little difference in ongoing symptoms between Covid-19 and influenza.

People with hypermobility may be more prone to long Covid, study suggests

Hypermobility may increase the risk of long Covid and persistent fatigue.
Study found people with hypermobile joints had higher likelihood of not fully recovering from Covid-19 and experiencing high levels of fatigue.

Four years on: the career costs for scientists battling long COVID

Long COVID can have severe and prolonged symptoms impacting career, even for accomplished professionals like Abby Koppes.
Many researchers with long COVID face challenges managing their condition within the academic research environment.

Alarming' rise in Americans with long Covid symptoms

6.8% of American adults have long Covid symptoms, up from 5.3% in October.
An estimated 17.6 million Americans may now be living with long Covid.

'Beloved' LGBTQ+ activist David Mixner dies aged 77

David Mixner passed away at 77 due to complications from long Covid.
Mixner was a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and mentor, leaving behind a substantial legacy.

The Isolation of Having Long COVID as Society Moves On

The long-term impact of Long COVID on patients' daily lives is significant, despite the waning attention on the pandemic.
Patients with Long COVID and immunocompromised individuals face challenges in a society where COVID prevention measures have been relaxed.

Long Covid: Health staff go to court for compensation

Healthcare workers with long Covid suing NHS for compensation due to inadequate protection at work.
Long Covid impacting millions in the UK with life-changing disabilities, financial losses, and employment challenges.

Long Covid May Lead to Measurable Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

Long Covid may lead to measurable cognitive decline, with those with persistent symptoms scoring lower on cognitive tests.
Even those who had recovered from Covid and no longer had symptoms scored slightly lower on cognitive tests compared to those who had never been infected.
#brain-fog

Small study shows a possible reason some long COVID patients experience 'brain fog'

Long COVID patients with brain fog have increased blood-brain barrier permeability.
Biological evidence suggests brain fog in long COVID patients is not just psychological.

Long Covid brain fog' may be due to leaky blood-brain barrier, study finds

Researchers suggest brain fog in long Covid may be linked to leaky blood-brain barrier
Protein S100 levels in Covid patients with brain fog indicate blood-brain barrier breakdown

Small study shows a possible reason some long COVID patients experience 'brain fog'

Long COVID patients with brain fog have increased blood-brain barrier permeability.
Biological evidence suggests brain fog in long COVID patients is not just psychological.

Long Covid brain fog' may be due to leaky blood-brain barrier, study finds

Researchers suggest brain fog in long Covid may be linked to leaky blood-brain barrier
Protein S100 levels in Covid patients with brain fog indicate blood-brain barrier breakdown
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3 Lessons For Employers On Disability Inclusion In A Post-Pandemic Workplace

Employers face new obligations and opportunities in post-pandemic disability inclusion.
Long Covid can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Opinion | Could Long Covid Be the Senate's Bipartisan Cause?

Senator Roger Marshall shared personal connection to long Covid issue during Senate hearing
Bernie Sanders and Senator Marshall emphasized the need for focused research and congressional support for long Covid patients.

Scientists rely on private funding to push long COVID research forward

The federal government no longer views long COVID with urgency
Private donors are funding research and promoting collaboration

Visible wants to track your illness, more than your fitness | TechCrunch

Visible has developed an "illness tracker" tool to help users manage chronic illnesses like long COVID.
The tool is a departure from traditional health wearables and focuses on addressing the needs of severe cases of chronic illness.

The cause of long Covid has been identified

The likely cause of long Covid has been identified as increased activation of the complement system, causing thrombo-inflammation and tissue injury.
Identifying the cause could lead to new treatments and potential biomarkers for diagnosis of long Covid.

New long COVID study uncovers high inflammation in patients as Senate calls for more research

Long COVID continues to affect millions of people in the US, with ongoing health concerns and symptoms lasting up to 12 months.
A study found evidence of inflammation, blood cell dysregulation, and tissue injury in the blood of patients with long COVID symptoms.
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