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25% of COVID-19 patients have lasting reduction in lung function

In a recent study posted to the Preprints with The Lancet SSRN* server, researchers evaluated the impairment of pulmonary function in individuals suffering from post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC) or long coronavirus disease (long COVID) symptoms after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

28 Feb 2023

New insight on the uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people

For years, colorectal cancer was believed by many to primarily impact older people; however, in recent years, there has been an uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people ranging in age from their mid-20s to late 50s.

28 Feb 2023

Study finds unique epigenetic biosignature in individuals with post-COVID syndrome

A reprogramming of which genes are active, and which are not, is visible in post-COVID sufferers. This is shown in a study from Linköping University, Sweden, on a small group of individuals.

28 Feb 2023

Study shows COVID-19 rates were likely forty-times higher than CDC estimates during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period in the U.S.

Researchers evaluate the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infections and the incidence of long COVID during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period.

27 Feb 2023

Rebounding of COVID-19 symptoms and viral load are common among untreated COVID-19 patients

Researchers characterize COVID-19 symptom and viral load rebounds among untreated individuals with mild-to-moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection.

27 Feb 2023

More than half of the patients experience long-term aftereffects of COVID-19

Various long-term effects have been found to occur after infection by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the reality of these lingering symptoms remains unknown.

24 Feb 2023

More frequent cannabis use associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease

People who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD) compared with people who have never used the drug, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

24 Feb 2023

Unmarried men more likely to die within five years after heart failure diagnosis

Men who never married were more than twice as likely to die within about five years after a heart failure diagnosis compared with women of any marital status or men who were previously married, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

Experiencing lasting symptoms months after catching COVID-19, also known as long COVID, was found to more than double a person's likelihood of developing cardiovascular issues, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

A study of the effects of beta-alanine supplements on soldiers' performance

Researchers review the effects of β-alanine supplementation on soldiers’ performance, cognition, and resilience.

22 Feb 2023

First phase I trial of intravenous mistletoe extract to treat advanced cancer

Mistletoe extract has been widely used to support cancer therapy and improve quality of life, but there has been a lack of clinical trials and data to support its use.

22 Feb 2023

First smart wearable device tracks how much people use their voices

Northwestern University researchers have developed the first smart wearable device to continuously track how much people use their voices, alerting them to overuse before vocal fatigue and potential injury set in.

22 Feb 2023

University of Ottawa physician becomes first Canadian winner of the AFMC Wellness Award

The University of Ottawa's Dr. Mamta Gautam is the first awardee of the AFMC Wellness Award, a new national honor that recognizes an individual in Canada who has shown dedication to the promotion and advancement of the wellness of physicians, medical students, and others.

21 Feb 2023

In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID

Researchers analyzed skeletal muscle biopsies of patients with persistent fatigue and malaise post-exertion to determine the underlying mechanisms of long COVID.

20 Feb 2023

Many patients experience persistent pain after having Clade IIb mpox

In a rapid communication published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers presented the interim results of a medium-term follow-up [three weeks to twenty weeks following MPOX virus infection follow-up study comprising patients attending sexual health clinics in Belgium.

19 Feb 2023

One-third of stroke survivors experience depression

According the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, depression is a common experience for stroke survivors.

17 Feb 2023

Innovative method reveals new antioxidants in beef, chicken, and pork

Imidazole dipeptides (IDPs), which are abundant in meat and fish, are substances produced in the bodies of various animals, including humans, and have been reported to be effective in relieving fatigue and preventing dementia.

17 Feb 2023

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, researchers assessed the association of long coronavirus disease (COVID) with multiple organ dysfunction.

16 Feb 2023

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

As a patient with a family history of heart disease, Karen Moore has always been diligent about monitoring her heart health.

16 Feb 2023

Long-COVID associated with a greater likelihood of unemployment

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed the unemployment rates among individuals who developed post–coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) condition (PCC) or long COVID after an acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection to determine the functional and neurocognitive impairment levels associated with long COVID.

16 Feb 2023

Fatigue News and Research

25% of COVID-19 patients have lasting reduction in lung function

New insight on the uptick in colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths among younger people

Study finds unique epigenetic biosignature in individuals with post-COVID syndrome

Study shows COVID-19 rates were likely forty-times higher than CDC estimates during BA.4/BA.5 dominant period in the U.S.

Rebounding of COVID-19 symptoms and viral load are common among untreated COVID-19 patients

More than half of the patients experience long-term aftereffects of COVID-19

More frequent cannabis use associated with higher risk of coronary artery disease

Unmarried men more likely to die within five years after heart failure diagnosis

Long COVID more than doubles a person's risk of developing cardiovascular issues

A study of the effects of beta-alanine supplements on soldiers' performance

First phase I trial of intravenous mistletoe extract to treat advanced cancer

First smart wearable device tracks how much people use their voices

University of Ottawa physician becomes first Canadian winner of the AFMC Wellness Award

In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID

Many patients experience persistent pain after having Clade IIb mpox

One-third of stroke survivors experience depression

Innovative method reveals new antioxidants in beef, chicken, and pork

Research looks to determine prevalence of organ impairment in long-COVID patients

Non-invasive FFRCT offers greater accuracy in heart disease diagnosis than other traditional tests

Long-COVID associated with a greater likelihood of unemployment

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