Long COVID prevalence is 30.8% among individuals with confirmed or probable SARS-CoV-2 infection
Analysis Shows High Prevalence of Long COVID After Infection
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies involving more than 200,000 participants found a pooled Long COVID prevalence of 30.8…
A large-scale review finds that about 31 percent of people experience Long COVID symptoms, with higher rates among those hospitalized.
Omicron linked to multisystem long COVID and GI symptoms in veterans study
Omicron infection raises risk of multisystem long COVID for veterans
This retrospective cohort study of 1,120 veterans at a VA Medical Center found Omicron variants associated with increased multisystem long C…
Omicron variants caused more multisystem long COVID symptoms than earlier strains in a large rural veteran study group.
Mechanistic review discusses host-directed therapy for children with Long COVID and secondary bacterial pneumonia
Could monitoring specific blood markers help prevent long-term lung damage in kids with Long COVID?
This mechanistic review addresses Long COVID, Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, and secondary bacterial pneumonia in children.
Monitoring blood markers like ferritin and D-dimer could help doctors catch dangerous lung inflammation early in kids with Long COVID before…
Protocol for observational study of digital cognitive assessments in post-COVID-19 condition
New Tool Spots “Brain Fog” After COVID in Just 15 Minutes
This is a protocol for a single-center, cross-sectional observational study in the Luxembourgish Predi-COVID cohort.
A new digital tool spots lingering brain fog after COVID in just 15 minutes, offering a faster alternative to long clinic visits for million…
Narrative review examines pathophysiological mechanisms of post-exertional malaise in PCC and CFS
Why Your Body Crashes After Small Efforts
This narrative review synthesizes current understanding of post-exertional malaise (PEM) in individuals with Post COVID-19 Condition and Chr…
Even a short walk can trigger a dangerous crash in people with Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because their cells stop making energ…
Meta-analysis compares post-acute risks after SARS-CoV-2 versus other respiratory viral infections
Do You Have Post-Viral Symptoms?
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies synthesizes evidence on persistent symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to ot…
Many post-viral symptoms like fatigue and brain fog happen after any bad virus, not just COVID, though trouble breathing and heart palpitati…
Systematic review of pediatric post-COVID-19 condition mechanisms and clinical presentations in children and adolescents
Why Some Kids Can't Shake the Effects of COVID
This systematic review examines the pediatric post-COVID-19 condition (PPCC) in children and adolescents.
Some kids still feel sick months after mild COVID due to a perfect storm of immune changes, hidden virus, and gut disruption.
Observational study examines post-acute sequelae in recovered COVID-19 patients in Long Beach
California study examines long-term symptoms in adults who recovered from COVID-19
An observational study in Long Beach, California, examined post-acute sequelae identification in adults who recovered from COVID-19.
A California study is tracking long-term health problems in adults who recovered from COVID-19, though specific results are not yet public.
COVID-like symptom prevalence studied up to 12 months after positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 tests in US adults
Study examines COVID-like symptoms in adults up to a year after testing
An observational study in US adults examined the prevalence of COVID-like symptoms up to 12 months after a positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 t…
Adults in the US reported COVID-like symptoms for up to a year after a positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 test, highlighting lingering health c…
Post-COVID-19 symptoms and conditions studied in children and adolescents in the United States
Research examines post-COVID symptoms in U.S. children and adolescents
A study of post-COVID-19 symptoms and conditions in children and adolescents in the United States was reported.
Post-COVID symptoms are being studied in U.S. children and adolescents, but no specific findings or safety details are available yet.
Phase 2 trial of Paxlovid for Long COVID cognitive, autonomic, and exercise symptoms completed
Can Paxlovid help people with Long COVID? A major trial is underway
A prospective, multi-center, double-blind, randomized, controlled Phase 2 trial enrolled 964 individuals with PASC to evaluate Paxlovid.
A major trial is testing whether Paxlovid can ease Long COVID symptoms like brain fog and severe fatigue in nearly 1,000 people.
COVID-19 survivors show brain network alterations in default mode and limbic systems
Does COVID-19 change how your brain is wired? A new map suggests it might
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 703 COVID-19 survivors and 596 healthy controls across 19 neuroimaging studies found structural and…
A new brain map shows COVID-19 survivors often have changes in the same networks used for daydreaming and emotions.
Research across SARS-CoV-2 infection
Related studies from across the SARS-CoV-2 infection family.
Co-administration of RSV and COVID-19 mRNA vaccines maintains humoral immune responses in older adults
Trial shows coadministering RSV and COVID-19 vaccines is safe
This trial evaluated the co-administration of an adjuvanted RSV vaccine and a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine compared to sequential administration in…
New trial data suggests that giving RSV and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time is a safe and effective option for adults over age 50.
Digital Medicine implementation evidence is strongest in asthma, partial in CF, and not yet systematic in COPD
Digital tools show promise for managing several lung diseases
This systematic review of reviews examined barriers, facilitators, and transferable concepts for implementing Digital Medicine in respirator…
New research identifies how digital tools can help patients manage asthma and cystic fibrosis, though more data is needed for other conditio…
ECMO treatment for COVID-19 in Central and Eastern Europe is associated with 65% in-hospital mortality
Data reveals outcomes for COVID-19 patients on ECMO machines
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 802 patients evaluated ECMO for COVID-19 in Central and Eastern Europe. The…
New data tracks the survival rates and safety risks for COVID-19 patients requiring life-saving ECMO machine support.
Frontline workers face 3.4-fold higher risk of COVID-19 infection and significant vaccine hesitancy
COVID-19 risks and vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers
This narrative review examines COVID-19 impacts on health workers and rehabilitation professionals, highlighting a 3.4-fold higher risk of i…
Frontline health workers face higher infection risks and varying levels of vaccine hesitancy while navigating new ways to provide patient ca…
Respiratory viruses linked to pediatric acute necrotizing encephalopathy in meta-analysis
Understanding the link between respiratory viruses and brain inflammation in children
This meta-analysis examines the association between respiratory viral infections, specifically influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2, and acute n…
New data looks at how common viruses like flu and COVID-19 can lead to serious brain swelling in young patients.
Acute hyperglycemic phenotypes are associated with increased mortality and mechanical ventilation in COVID-19 patients
High Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
This meta-analysis examines the association between acute hyperglycemic phenotypes and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. The stud…
New data shows a link between specific high blood sugar patterns and a higher risk of severe outcomes for patients with COVID-19.
Community health workers support infectious disease management and PrEP navigation in agricultural communities
Community health workers help farm workers manage infectious diseases
This mini-review examines the role of community health workers (CHWs) in managing infectious diseases among California agricultural workers.…
Community health workers can help farm workers manage serious infections like HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis through direct outreach and n…
Layered risk-based biosafety measures and validated specimen pathways improve safety for healthcare workers and patients
Layered Safety Measures Protect Healthcare Workers from COVID-19 Risks
This policy and practice review synthesizes biosafety and infection prevention and control measures for healthcare systems during COVID-19. …
New research highlights how layered, risk-based safety measures and specific protocols protect healthcare workers and patients from COVID-19…
Protocol maps lactating people's COVID-19 vaccine perceptions to guide communication
COVID-19 Vaccine Views Among Breastfeeding People: A Review Plan
This is a published protocol for a systematic review, not a completed study. It will synthesize evidence on lactating people's perceptions o…
A new plan outlines how researchers will study breastfeeding people's views on COVID-19 vaccines, aiming to boost trust and uptake.
Host non-coding RNAs orchestrate antiviral defense and are targeted by viral counter-defense strategies
Host molecules may help the body fight off common viruses
This systematic review examines how host non-coding RNAs, including miRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs, and vtRNAs, modulate antiviral responses agai…
Your body uses special molecules called non-coding RNAs to fight off viruses like flu, Zika, and COVID-19 by blocking their growth.
Structural failures in surveillance infrastructure and zoonotic emergence increase global pandemic risks
Global health experts identify gaps in pandemic and disease tracking
This narrative review examines the escalating threats from zoonotic emergence, antimicrobial resistance, and climate-sensitive disease expan…
Weak links in how we track animal and environmental diseases could make the next global pandemic harder to stop.
Baricitinib plus remdesivir recovery benefit similar across BMI in COVID-19
Adding baricitinib to remdesivir for COVID-19 shows consistent results
This secondary analysis of a randomized trial in 942 hospitalized adults with COVID-19 found that baricitinib plus remdesivir improved time …
New data shows that adding the drug baricitinib to remdesivir helps hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover regardless of their body weight.
Questions about Post-COVID-19 Condition
What conditions affect children and adolescents in the US with Post-COVID-19 symptoms?
Children and adolescents with post-COVID-19 condition commonly experience fatigue, lack of concentration, muscle pain, headache, and sleep problems, though symptoms vary and are less frequent than in adults.
Full answer →How long can COVID-like symptoms last after a positive or negative test?
COVID-like symptoms can last up to 12 months after a positive or negative test, with fatigue and brain fog being common long-term issues.
Full answer →What are the specific symptoms of Post-COVID-19 Condition in children?
Children with Post-COVID-19 Condition commonly experience fatigue, exertion intolerance, anxiety, and respiratory symptoms like cough or shortness of breath, often after mild acute illness.
Full answer →Are my long-term symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection more common than other viruses?
Some long-term symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pulmonary embolism are more common after SARS-CoV-2 than other respiratory viruses, but many symptoms appear similar across post-viral syndromes.
Full answer →Can a digital cognitive assessment study help track my Post-COVID-19 condition?
Digital cognitive assessments can help track Post-COVID-19 condition by measuring brain function and comparing results to standard tests to see if symptoms like brain fog are linked to the virus.
Full answer →All Post-COVID-19 Condition Articles
- Long COVID prevalence is 30.8% among individuals with confirmed or probable SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Omicron linked to multisystem long COVID and GI symptoms in veterans study
- Mechanistic review discusses host-directed therapy for children with Long COVID and secondary bacterial pneumonia
- Protocol for observational study of digital cognitive assessments in post-COVID-19 condition
- Narrative review examines pathophysiological mechanisms of post-exertional malaise in PCC and CFS
- Meta-analysis compares post-acute risks after SARS-CoV-2 versus other respiratory viral infections
- Systematic review of pediatric post-COVID-19 condition mechanisms and clinical presentations in children and adolescents
- Observational study examines post-acute sequelae in recovered COVID-19 patients in Long Beach
- COVID-like symptom prevalence studied up to 12 months after positive or negative SARS-CoV-2 tests in US adults
- Post-COVID-19 symptoms and conditions studied in children and adolescents in the United States
- Phase 2 trial of Paxlovid for Long COVID cognitive, autonomic, and exercise symptoms completed
- COVID-19 survivors show brain network alterations in default mode and limbic systems
- Qualitative study reveals six themes of patient experience with post-COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction