Researchers investigated immune and hormonal differences in individuals with Long COVID compared to those without. They found significant variations, including higher levels of specific immune cells, stronger antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in Long COVID patients.
In the face of healthcare disparities and persistent symptoms, LGBTQ+ survivors are forging paths to healing through solidarity, advocacy, and resilience
This study on persistent COVID-19 symptoms in survivors from Lagos State, Nigeria, reveals that 40.9% of patients experience ongoing health issues like fatigue and headaches. It underscores the importance of continuous post-discharge monitoring to improve survivors' quality of life.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Indigenous and racialized women, exacerbating existing inequalities and highlighting systemic issues.
Hosted by Mary C. Curtis, a discussion series explores COVID-19's impact on healthcare, starting with Netia McCray's battle and challenges in diagnosis and treatment, highlighting systemic healthcare issues.
Night sweats refer to episodes of excessive sweating during sleep that can drench clothes and bedding, disrupting sleep patterns and causing discomfort. In Long COVID, night sweats often occur as part of a cluster of symptoms, including feverish sensations, chills, and general malaise, contributing to the overall burden of the condition.
Coronavirus brought us back to our roots, reminding us who we were, who we are, and who we will always be: African Americans surviving, thriving, living, learning, and loving. This is Black COVID “The Rona.”
The Long COVID Survival Guide: How to Take Care of Yourself and What Comes Next—Stories and Advice from Twenty Long-Haulers and Experts" by Fiona Lowenstein
Mental health challenges in Long COVID can manifest in a variety of ways, including persistent anxiety, depression, mood swings, cognitive dysfunction (such as "brain fog"), insomnia, and post-traumatic stress symptoms
Psychosis in Long COVID may present with a variety of symptoms, including hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there), delusions (false beliefs not based on reality), disorganized thinking, paranoia, and cognitive disturbances