Long Covid Patients Suffer From Persistent Inflammation: Study
Scientists have seen previous links between inflammation and long Covid, but the new study, published in the journal Nature Communications, is the first to trace the persistence of these inflammatory markers over time in the same patients
Jun 13, 2023, 12:29 PM IST
12 Key Symptoms Of Long Covid Identified By Study - Check Complete List
The results also suggest that re-infections, infection with a pre-Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant, and absence of vaccination are associated with a higher frequency and severity of long Covid, but the authors emphasise that ongoing research is necessary.
May 26, 2023, 12:39 PM IST
Low Vitamin D Levels Increase Long Covid Risk: Study
Long Covid is a condition in which the effects of Covid-19 last for more than 12 weeks after contracting the initial infection. Studies have shown that it affects 50-70 per cent of patients previously hospitalised for Covid-19, yet very little is known about the condition.
Long Covid Can Change Brain Activity, Increase Depression, Anxiety Risks: Study
The study showed that people with long Covid have poorer scores on tests of dexterity and motor endurance than those without Covid.
May 02, 2023, 20:21 PM IST
Covid-19 impact: Immune response triggered by infection can damage brain, says report
The scientists found evidence that antibodies - proteins produced by the immune system in response to viruses and other invaders - are involved in an attack on the cells lining the brain's blood vessels, leading to inflammation and damage.
Jul 06, 2022, 07:42 AM IST
Covid-19 impact: Half of hospitalised patients show at least one symptom till 2 YEARS, says study
A new study, which was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, points out that the "findings indicate that there is an urgent need to explore the pathogenesis of long Covid and develop effective interventions to reduce the risk of long Covid."
May 12, 2022, 07:08 AM IST
Fourth wave scare! Long Covid continues to trouble recovered patients, check symptoms here
Health specialists said that even though cases of Covid-19 were plateauing in India, many instances of long Covid were being observed with varied symptoms.
Apr 16, 2022, 12:24 PM IST
70% long Covid patients face memory, concentration problems: Study
Seven in ten long Covid patients experience concentration and memory problems several months after the initial onset of their disease.
Mar 17, 2022, 19:49 PM IST
Exercise may treat long COVID-induced diabetes, depression: Study
"Exercise takes care of the inflammation that leads to elevated blood glucose and the development and progression of diabetes and clinical depression".
Mar 13, 2022, 13:44 PM IST
Gut microbiome may be linked to long Covid risk
Fatigue, muscle weakness, and insomnia are the most commonly reported long Covid symptoms.
Jan 27, 2022, 10:36 AM IST
Long Covid still a risk with Omicron despite mild illness: Dr Anthony Fauci
Long-term Covid symptoms usually include shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, and brain fog.
Jan 03, 2022, 10:09 AM IST
Long COVID in kids rarely last beyond 12 weeks: Study
Long Covid symptoms rarely persist beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents unlike adults, suggests a review published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal.
Sep 19, 2021, 16:20 PM IST
DNA: Post COVID is more dangerous than COVID-19
Amidst the threat of a third wave of COVID infection, a new study has claimed that 40 percent of patients who have recovered from coronavirus are found to have heart problem. In a big government hospital in Delhi, a study was done on 134 patients who had corona infection, out of which 40% of the patients have been found issues related to heart.
Aug 27, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
Long COVID may qualify as disability under federal law: Biden
Biden on Monday released guidance on federal protections and resources to those suffering from lingering COVID symptoms, such as fatigue or brain fog, which "can sometimes rise to the level of a disability", NBC news reported.
Jul 27, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
UK to launch studies to find long COVID causes, treatments
The funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) will help researchers launch 15 new studies of the condition that will investigate everything from brain fog to ongoing breathlessness, using a new technique to detect hidden lung damage, the BBC reported on Sunday.
Jul 19, 2021, 14:02 PM IST
Know the answer to every question related to 'Long COVID'
Recovery from COVID-19 can be exceptionally delayed in many patients. In some cases, it may even take months to fully recover. A new study explains the link between vaccination and the phenomenon commonly referred to as 'long COVID'.
Jun 09, 2021, 14:24 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): How big is the threat of 'Long Covid'?
People may have recovered from coronavirus, but they are still troubled by its symptoms. In this special edition of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will know from the experts- How big is the threat of 'Long Covid'?
Jun 03, 2021, 19:14 PM IST
COVID-19: Why is there a problem even after 3 months of recovery?
People may have recovered from coronavirus, but they are still troubled by its symptoms. In this segment know from the experts that what is Long Covid?
Jun 03, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
COVID-19: Why is there a problem even after 3 months of recovery?
People may have recovered from coronavirus, but they are still troubled by its symptoms. In this segment know from the experts that what is 'Long Covid'?
Jun 03, 2021, 16:54 PM IST
