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Identifying Long COVID Symptom Clusters Over 9 and 12 Months
The following is a summary of “Long COVID is not the same for everyone: a hierarchical cluster analysis of Long COVID symptoms 9 and 12 months after SARS-CoV-2 test,” published in the September 2024 issue of Infectious Diseases by Moniz et al. Determining symptom clusters in long COVID is essential for creating targeted treatments and
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Long COVID fatigue tied to brain connectivity patterns, study finds
A recent study found that fatigue in Long COVID is linked to distinct patterns of brain connectivity, particularly in the frontal and cerebellar regions, with mental and physical fatigue showing different connectivity patterns, suggesting unique neural mechanisms for each.
A professor at Eastern Michigan University compiled stories of women in journalism who covered COVID, collecting oral histories of how the pandemic affected their work and lives.
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Study reveals majority of pediatric long COVID patients develop a dizziness known as orthostatic intolerance
A recent study from Kennedy Krieger Institute shows that the majority of children diagnosed with long COVID are likely to experience orthostatic intolerance (OI), a condition that causes the body to struggle with regulating blood pressure and heart rate when standing up. As a result, children often feel dizzy, lightheaded, fatigued and may experience "brain fog" or cognitive difficulties.
The recognition of post-viral syndrome-related cognitive changes helps reduce stigma, improve clinical management, and empower patients to seek support
Long COVID is not the same for everyone: a hierarchical cluster analysis of Long COVID symptoms 9 and 12 months after SARS-CoV-2 test - BMC Infectious Diseases
Background Identifying symptom clusters in Long COVID is necessary for developing effective therapies for this diverse condition and improving the quality of life of those affected by this heterogeneous condition. In this study, we aimed to identify and compare symptom clusters at 9 and 12 months after a SARS-CoV-2 positive test and describe each cluster regarding factors at infection. Methods This is a cross-sectional study with individuals randomly selected from the Portuguese National System of Epidemiological Surveillance (SINAVE) database. Individuals who had a positive RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 test in August 2022 were contacted to participate in a telephonic interview approximately 9 and 12 months after the test. A hierarchical clustering analysis was performed, using Euclidean distance and Ward’s linkage. Clustering was performed in the 35 symptoms reported 9 and 12 months after the SARS-CoV-2 positive test and characterised considering age, sex, pre-existing health conditions and symptoms at time of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Results 552 individuals were included at 9 months and 458 at 12 months. The median age was 52 years (IQR: 40–64 years) and 59% were female. Hypertension and high cholesterol were the most frequently reported pre-existing health conditions. Memory loss, fatigue or weakness and joint pain were the most frequent symptoms reported 9 and 12 months after the positive test. Four clusters were identified at both times: no or minor symptoms; multi-symptoms; joint pain; and neurocognitive-related symptoms. Clusters remained similar in both times, but, within the neurocognitive cluster, memory loss and concentration issues increased in frequency at 12 months. Multi-symptoms cluster had older people, more females and more pre-existing health conditions at 9 months. However, at 12 months, older people and those with more pre-existing health conditions were in joint pain cluster. Conclusions Our results suggest that Long COVID is not the same for everyone. In our study, clusters remained similar at 9 and 12 months, except for a slight variation in the frequency of symptoms that composed each cluster. Understanding Long COVID clusters might help identify treatments for this condition. However, further validation of the observed clusters and analysis of its risk factors is needed.
The pandemic seems like a lifetime ago to many of us. However, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, continues to circulate, mutate, and infect people. While most who contract the virus make a full recovery, for a growing number, a mysterious set of symptoms persists with varying severity. Long COVID is an umbrella term, rather than an illness, that describes this wide-ranging list of health issues. Intrigued? Click on to learn about the signs and symptoms of Long COVID.
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