Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID
"Initial findings from a study of nearly 10,000 Americans, many of whom had COVID-19, have uncovered new details about long COVID, the post-infection set of conditions that can affect nearly every tissue and organ in the body."
COVID-19 and Heart Damage: What You Should Know
"COVID-19 can affect many organs and systems such as your heart, lungs, brain and kidneys. SARS-CoV-2 attaches its spike protein to enzymes in your body called ACE2 enzymes... proteins that you have throughout your body, including your heart and lungs..."
Dr Elisa Perego on Twitter
Remember: we knew covid and #LongCovid were causing coagulopathy, hypoxia, cardiac events, strokes, vascular damage, kidney damage, damage to the immune system, etc. in 2020 already. Survivors told you so Health bodies and a big part of the medical establishment chose to ignore
Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms and recommendations
"Long COVID is an often debilitating illness that occurs in at least 10% of SARS-CoV-2 infections. More than 200 symptoms have been identified with impacts on multiple organ systems. At least 65 million individuals worldwide estimated to have long COVID,"
People with Long COVID Have a Higher Risk of Early Death and Serious Disease, Study Finds
"In a new study published in JAMA Health Forum, people with Long COVID had an increased risk of dying during the study period and developing serious health problems compared to people who never had COVID-19."
Eric Feigl-Ding on Twitter
CDC quietly added this without any press highlighting—“Emerging evidence suggests that #SARSCoV2, that causes #COVID19, can have lasting effects on nearly every organ and organ system of the body weeks, months, and potentially YEARS after infection.” #LongCovid So @CDCDirector ?
Rising Risks with COVID Reinfection
The study shows increased likelihood of hospitalization, cardiovascular effects, blood disorders, diabetes, fatigue, kidney damage, mental health effects, musculoskeletal damage, neurological deficits, and pulmonary damage with each COVID-19 infection
Repeat COVID Infection Doubles the Risk of Death
New study: "Getting COVID-19 a second time doubles a person’s chance of dying and triples the likelihood of being hospitalized...Vaccination and booster status did not improve survival or hospitalization rates among people who were infected more than once"