Overall, 57% of participants had evidence on PET/MRI of inflammation affecting the heart or lungs.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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In total, 41% of respondents said they had or would vaccinate their children against COVID-19, while 63% and 71% said they would do so against flu and RSV, respectively.
Those who didn't order free tests earlier this fall can request two sets in the latest HHS offer.
Of the 37 patients (65%) for whom follow-up was obtained, 22 (59%) said their sense of smell had improved by 1 week after stellate ganglion block.
New polling data reveals finds some concerns about virus spread over the holidays, but divided view on taking precautions.
The authors found no differences among the study participants in time to recovery.
The authors noted that misinformation can erode public trust in scientists, which complicates disease-control efforts.
While most studies have looked at the pandemic’s impact on elementary school kids or teenagers, little attention has been paid to preschool-aged kids.
Risk factors for long COVID were Black race, ages 50 to 64, diabetes, and severe infection.
The extra dose reduced risk of infection by 41%, hospitalization or death by 65%.
The findings highlight the importance of preventing COVID-19 through vaccination and contact precautions, the authors said.
