Medical imaging shows the true scope of long-term effects caused by COVID-19
By Austin Williams
US life expectancy drops a full year in COVID-19 pandemic
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LOS ANGELES - Radiological images from researchers at Northwestern University detailed the various types of long-term effects of COVID-19 including rheumatoid arthritis flares, autoimmune myositis or "COVID toes," and more.
In a study published on Feb. 17 in the journal Skeletal Radiology, the collections of images included ultrasounds, x-rays, MRIs, and CT scans which confirmed and illustrated the causes of various COVID-19 symptoms.