Long-Haul COVID-19
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COVID-19 and Its Sequelae on the Gut-Brain Axis
Written by: Shruthi Aravindan Edited by: Esther Melamed COVID-19 infection is often characterized by a cytokine storm which contributes to the high levels of inflammation. While COVID-19 is most commonly a respiratory infection, there are often symptoms that manifest in other parts of the body and in conjunction with multiple organ failure in severe cases. One…
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New Frontiers in COVID-19 and Autoimmunity
Written by: Chumeng Wang Edited by: Esther Melamed Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers and clinicians have sought to determine predispositions that may put individuals at higher risk for severe disease. As the virus spread and information became available about typical recovery times, more questions arose as some patients reported symptoms of Long COVID,…
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How Does Gender Impact Long COVID?
Written by: Akshara Ramasamy Edited by: Esther Melamed Among the several health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a few medical challenges remain, including understanding the etiology of long COVID. Long COVID, also known as Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), refers to a wide range of new or worsening health problems that patients may encounter after being…
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Neurological and Psychiatric Sequelae at 6-Months Post-COVID-19
Written by: Sam Bazzi Edited by: Esther Melamed Neurological and psychiatric symptoms have been established as a common symptom and sequelae of COVID-19, but our understanding of how long neurological and psychiatric problems persist after infection is limited. A recent report from Taquet et al., published in The Lancet, describes a retrospective cohort study that analyzed…
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Understanding Post-Covid 19 Neurological Manifestations in Non-hospitalized Patients
Written by: Sean Brady Edited by: Esther Melamed Who is commonly impacted and what are the common symptoms? It has been reported that between 36.4 – 82.3% of hospitalized Covid-19 patients present with neurological manifestations [1] (e.g., headache, brain fog, loss of smell, etc.). As the pandemic continues into 2021, It is becoming increasingly clear that…
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A New Year of COVID
Written by: Sam Bazzi Edited by: Esther Melamed At any other time, celebrating the advent of January 1st is a ritual that allows us to reflect on the past 12 months, find hope for the upcoming year, and make resolutions to improve our lives. Unfortunately, SARS-CoV-2 did not get the memo about the new year…