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Healthy Lifestyle Before Infection Linked to Lower Long COVID Risk

Healthy BMI and adequate sleep both independently associated with risk of long COVID

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Long COVID's 7 Symptoms; Most of U.S. Backs Tobacco Ban; Ugly People and Face Masks

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

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Weakened Diaphragm May Contribute to Long COVID Dyspnea

Study suggests potential for a therapeutic intervention

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Perverse Economies: Who Is Worth Saving?

It's often cheaper to let people die

COVID's Lasting Consequences for Kids

Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, details the post-COVID symptoms presenting at his clinic

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Autopsies Show COVID-19 in the Brain

What this means for neurologic COVID symptoms remains elusive

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Are Subphenotypes for Long COVID Beneficial?

A new study can help physicians evaluate potential treatment approaches

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'Our Culture War Is Killing People,' Says Former NIH Director

Francis Collins talks Elon Musk, vaccine misinformation, and long COVID

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Higher BMI a Risk Factor for Long COVID Symptoms

Female sex was another independent risk factor, U.K. study showed

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MRI Highlights Brain Blips Long After COVID Symptoms Have Subsided

Findings will advance understanding of SARS-CoV-2 neurological impact, researcher says

COVID Long-Haulers in Rural America Need More Support

From a larger disease burden to fewer resources, these communities are struggling

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Pulmonary Rehab May Benefit Some Patients After Severe COVID

Small study from India suggests improvements, but larger, longer follow-up studies are needed

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Radiographic Lung Changes Common With Pulmonary Long COVID Symptoms

But significant declines in pulmonary, physical function not evident in interim analyses

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What Does the Science Say About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Long COVID?

Evidence is exceedingly limited, and out-of-pocket costs are high

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Long COVID Persists in People With Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection

At 1 year, 15% of long COVID patients had ongoing cognitive or respiratory problems or fatigue

The Benefits of Weightlifting; Neurologic Long COVID

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Long COVID, ME/CFS Patients Protest in Front of White House

Protesters expressed frustration that President Biden declared the pandemic over on "60 Minutes"

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Inflammation a Culprit in Long COVID Heart Problems

Prospective study illuminates mechanisms of lingering heart issues after mild COVID-19

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Long COVID Risk Factors May Include Loneliness, Depression, Stress

Psychological distress linked to higher risk of post-COVID symptoms than physical conditions

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How to Save 5 Minutes in Evaluating Patients Post-COVID

Some "simple" tests are simpler than others

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CDC: More Clots, Kidney Failure in Kids After COVID

Post-COVID symptoms run the gamut for kids and teens

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No Worsening Cardiac Dysfunction in Long COVID

Other harms likely contribute to dyspnea, HF after COVID-19 hospitalization

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Sexual Dysfunction, Hair Loss Among Long COVID Symptoms

Wider range of post-COVID symptoms emerge than previously thought

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Long COVID Patients Turn to 'Blood Washing' Procedure

A BMJ investigation shows patients spend a lot to likely benefit little

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COVID Brain Problems May Stem From Attack on Endothelial Cells

Findings could have implications for treating long COVID

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COVID Olfactory Trial Hints at Possible Benefit

Small sample size limits significance of findings

Insights on Long COVID Care

Fernando Carnavali, MD, discusses helping patients adjust to being chronically ill

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Long-Lasting COVID Symptoms Prevalent in Children

But for some infected kids, quality-of-life scores were better

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Physician Group Releases Guidance on Cardiovascular Issues in Long COVID

AAPM&R calls for greater awareness of post-COVID cardiovascular complications among clinicians

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Here's How Doctors Are Trying to Help Long COVID Patients

Earliest long COVID programs don't have all the answers, but focus on individual treatment

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Case Series Hints at Possible Paxlovid Role in Long COVID

Two patients saw easing of symptoms following course of therapy, according to pre-print

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What Drives Post-COVID Cognitive Changes?

New research hints at why COVID brain fog may persist

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Cognitive Effects Persist in Older COVID Patients

Long-term cognitive decline common after SARS-CoV-2 hospitalization

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Brain Changes Seen After Mild COVID Infection

Tissue damage, brain shrinkage, cognitive decline emerge in longitudinal study

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Nerve Damage May Contribute to Long COVID Symptoms

Small-fiber neuropathy may stem from defective immune response to SARS-CoV-2

Doc Group Pushes Ivermectin for Long COVID

FLCCC promotes 20 therapies: like "throwing spaghetti against the wall," one expert says

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Fatty Liver Disease a Long-COVID Symptom After Severe Cases?

In Italian study, over half had metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease

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These Physicians Are on the Long-COVID Front Lines

Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists urge a national crisis management plan

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New Recovery Programs Target COVID Long-Haulers

Pulmonologists, cardiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, and more join to get patients on their feet for good