Long COVID symptoms are different, more frequent among older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2022
Older adults are more likely to report long-lasting symptoms related to COVID-19 and to have abnormal chest imaging and lung function test results than their younger counterparts, investigators say.
Autoimmune disease may play role in some long COVID cases
By
Lori Baker
Sep 27, 2022
A new study published in the European Respiratory Journal points to the role of autoimmune disease in the troubling condition known as long COVID.
Vaccines slash risk of ‘long COVID’ symptoms by up to 80%: study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2022
Patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are much less likely to report having long-term effects of the disease, investigators report.
COVID linked to high rates of lasting dementia, psychosis, large study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 19, 2022
The risk of neurological symptoms related to COVID-19 remains high for at least two years after infection, while psychiatric symptoms fade within about two months, a large new study has found.
Healthcare use rises in the 6 months after severe COVID recovery: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 14, 2022
Persistent post-COVID conditions, including alopecia (hair loss), bronchitis and pulmonary embolism, have driven excess healthcare usage, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Aug. 15
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 15, 2022
‘Long COVID’ could mean insurance cost increases for employers … New hospice reporting data coming soon to Care Compare … FDA recommends serial COVID antigen home tests after negative results …...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Aug. 11
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 11, 2022
Taste and smell recovery after COVID-19 takes time, researchers say … Upper heart chamber abnormalities linked to dementia risk … National MS Society to launch 40 new multiple sclerosis research projects...
Post-COVID complaints continue to affect recovered healthcare workers, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 21, 2022
Pulmonary tests may be useful in the decision to return to work, and should be received regularly after workers with lingering issues are back on the job, investigators say.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 14
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 14, 2022
Feds aim to help nursing homes, others with “long COVID” workplace challenge … Public health emergency to be extended again … WHO releases first report on vaccines to combat antimicrobial resistance...
Feds aim to help nursing homes, others with long COVID workplace challenge
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 13, 2022
As the long-term care industry continues to grapple with a historic workforce shortage, the Department of Labor is turning its attention to solve workplace challenges associated with long COVID.