A new paper in Oxford Open Immunology, published by Oxford University Press, examines prior findings in the field of neuroimmunology that suggest potential treatment strategies for patients suffering long-term symptoms from COVID-19.
A new paper in
Oxford Open Immunology, published by Oxford University Press, examines prior findings in the field of neuroimmunology that suggest potential treatment strategies for patients suffering long-term symptoms from COVID-19.
Though COVID-19 was initially believed to be a short-term illness, lasting between one and three weeks, it s clear that a substantial number of patients will experience symptoms beyond that, with some patients suffering from health problems for more 12 weeks. In fact, for patients who were initially hospitalized, more than 80% reported at least one symptom that persisted beyond the first month.
The symptoms of long-COVID can vary widely, including cough, low grade fever, fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath, headaches, cognitive difficulties, muscle pain and weaknesses, gastrointestinal distress, rashes, metabolic disruption, depression and other mental health conditions. In the context of other disorders and syndromes, these symptoms appear to
If you’ve had Covid you’re TWICE as likely to suffer vaccine side effects, study shows
4 Feb 2021, 11:38
Updated: 4 Feb 2021, 15:06
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HAVING Covid before the Pfizer vaccine makes you twice as likely to suffer side effects, data shows.
However, scientists said this was positive news because it means those who have had the infection before were making absolutely widely successful responses .
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Having Covid before the Pfizer vaccine makes you twice as likely to suffer side effects, data shows, but it is a good thing. Pictured: Francis Ennis, 74, receiving her jab at Bloomsbury Surgery in London, January 28Credit: New York Times
2 Feb 2021, 11:38
Updated: 2 Feb 2021, 18:01
A RUNNY nose, sore throat and headache should be added to the UK’s official list of Covid symptoms, doctors have said.
GPs say cases of coronavirus are being missed because people think they do not have it, based on the NHS list of symptoms.
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A runny nose is frequently seen in Covid patients, doctors sayCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The NHS say there are three main symptoms of Covid - a high temperature, a new and continuous cough, and a loss of taste and smell.
When booking a test through the Government website, people are told they should have one of these symptoms in order to get a test.