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Twin studies show neurological, respiratory disorders linger up to three years post-Covid
New Delhi, Feb 28: While the Covid-19 pandemic is over, its effects continue to haunt a large majority of people infected by the infectious disease. Two separate studies have shown that several neurological and respiratory disorders as well as other health complications continue to affect people who were hospitalised with the disease.
Australian research discovers brain swelling in long Covid, chronic fatigue patients
Sydney, Feb 11: Patients with Long Covid and chronic fatigue tend to have swelling in an area of the brain associated with memory and concentration, according to a study published on Tuesday.
White blood cell count may predict severity of COVID-19: Study
Ohio, January 29: A COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as frightening as it used to be, thanks to developments in treatment choices. However, a new study reveals that leukocyte (white blood cell) count may now be used to identify who is more likely to develop more significant disease symptoms.
White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study
New Delhi, Jan 29: A count of white blood cells (leukocytes) may be a crucial indicator for determining debilitating outcomes of Covid-19 in postmenopausal women, according to a new international study on Wednesday.
Long-Covid symptoms persist into second year in nearly 70pc people: Study
New Delhi, Jan 25: Nearly 70 per cent of people continue to experience the same Long Covid symptoms in the second year as in the first year after suffering Covid-19 infection -- caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.