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Is Covid becoming just another winter bug--at least in the UK?

Tue, 2023-10-17 15:00 — mike kraft

Changing nature of Covid: Is it just a regular winter bug now? There were more flu deaths than Covid ones last winter - but for some, the fear remains. Why? BBC News

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there is a much more seasonal pattern to the virus, with a long lull during spring and summer.

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Long Covid: Low Serotonin levels may cause Long Covid Symptoms--study

Tue, 2023-10-17 14:24 — mike kraft

Serotonin levels are depleted in long Covid patients, study says, pointing to a potential cause for ‘brain fog’ Serotonin levels are depleted in long Covid patients, a new study says, pointing to a potential cause for “brain fog.” Elizabeth Cooney STAT

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Studies indicate 69 % efficiency against long COVID for three doses of vaccines

Mon, 2023-10-16 15:16 — mike kraft

Review estimates 69% 3-dose vaccine efficacy against long COVID Cal OES / Flickr cc CIDRAP

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Multiple Covid infections can have an increased impact on Blacks, doctors say

Fri, 2023-10-13 15:23 — mike kraft

Getting Covid several times can have an outsize effect on Black people, doctors say Compounding issues like increased comorbidities and lower access to proper medical care can be destructive for those who get Covid multiple times. NBC News

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Advice on Isolating if You Catch COVID-19

Thu, 2023-10-12 23:16 — mike kraft

Do I Still Need to Isolate If I Get COVID-19? What to know about the CDC's guidance. TIME

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COVD symptoms include terrific headaches but some people are reluctant to admit infection--UK doctor

Wed, 2023-10-11 16:09 — mike kraft

Doctor warns of ‘horrific’ Covid symptom and how virus is ‘wreaking havoc’ Many people "don't want to admit" their "severe" symptoms are caused by Covid, a doctor said. Fiona Callingham, Damon Wilkinson Express.co.uk

A doctor has warned that more and more patients are experiencing “horrific headaches” after testing positive for COVID-19.

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COVID-19 linked to higher risk for autoimmune diseases like alopecia, Crohn's--study

Wed, 2023-10-11 15:56 — mike kraft

COVID-19 linked to higher risk for autoimmune diseases like alopecia, Crohn's - UPI.com In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID-19, Korean researchers report. UPI

In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID-19, Korean researchers report.

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Experts say long COVID undercounted, misdiagnosed in kids

Wed, 2023-10-11 15:43 — mike kraft

Not 'little adults': Experts say long COVID undercounted, misdiagnosed in kids towfiqu ahamed / iStock CIDRAP

Research on long COVID in children is limited, and reported prevalences range widely, from less than 1% to 70%. And while it's a relatively new condition in an evolving field, experts say it could be better defined and measured through well-designed longitudinal studies that take children's unique presentations into account.

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Descriptions of how Covid illness changes with multiple infections

Tue, 2023-10-10 16:43 — mike kraft

People who’ve had Covid at least 5 times describe how the illness changed with each reinfection Three people interviewed said their later infections were less severe than their first ones. Even so, getting Covid over and over takes a mental toll. NBC News

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Colds and Flu may cause long-term infections similar toCovid--UK study

Fri, 2023-10-06 16:26 — mike kraft

UK researchers find evidence of ‘long cold’ syndrome Research published Friday shows various acute respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, influenza and the common cold, may present with long-term symptoms, similar to COVID-19. “Long cold” symptom… nrobertson The Hill

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“Long cold” symptoms could linger for up to four weeks in some cases, much like “long COVID,” the UK-based researchers said.

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