Severe long COVID linked to lasting cough, sputum production
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
People who experienced severe long COVID had two stand-out symptoms: Persistent cough and a lot of sputum within the year after being hospitalized for their initial infection, according to a new study.
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 17
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 17, 2023
OIG, DOJ annual healthcare fraud report: 2022 settlements and judgements exceeded $1.6 billion … Florida considers expanding veterans’ home access to spouses, parents … HHS establishes advisory committee...
Study: About 14 percent of Americans experienced long COVID
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 03, 2023
By the end of 2022, 1 in 7 people in the United States said they had long COVID, a new study published in PLoS ONE on Thursday showed.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Nov. 2
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 02, 2023
Paxlovid didn’t help older adults with long COVID, study shows … What geriatricians should know about monoclonal anti-amyloid antibodies for Alzheimer’s … High salt linked to type 2 diabetes...
Long COVID symptoms more likely following severe COVID-19 infection, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 30, 2023
The more severe COVID-19 is, the more likely a person is to develop long COVID, according to a new study. A team from Karolinska Institutet published a study in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe on Friday...
COVID-19 antivirals may slightly lower long COVID risk
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 26, 2023
Even though it may be more pricey for some people to get Paxlovid soon, a new study finds that taking it is linked to a small reduction in long COVID. The same is true for Lagevrio, the other oral drug...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 18
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 18, 2023
Candida albicans triggers amyloid beta-like peptides found in Alzheimer’s … 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccine are 69% effective against long COVID … Cefepime, piperacillin-tazobactam similar in treating...
Long COVID not as prevalent in 2022 as previously estimated, CDC says
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 28, 2023
New survey data finds that long COVID was less prevalent in 2022 compared to other estimates previously recorded.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Sept. 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 26, 2023
COVID-19 drug linked to SARS-CoV-2 mutations … Study finds hormonal, immune differences in people with long COVID … Biomarker could spot Parkinson’s, related diseases early … CDC: In 2021, sepsis...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Sept. 22
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 22, 2023
Coming soon: Free COVID-19 tests … Rehab, breathing help people recover from long COVID … Convalescent plasma can reduce odds for long COVID … Blood, cerebrospinal fluid may be good Parkinson’s...