Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Long
COVID
is
associated
with
diverse
physical
and
mental
health
symptoms.
The
mechanisms
of
long
remain
unclear,
many
face
stigma,
dismissal,
few
treatment
options.
present
study
aimed
to
identify
self-reported
causes
endorsed
by
individuals
living
the
condition.
Adults
in
United
States
self-reporting
(N
=
562)
participated
an
online
survey.
Participants
were
average
age
38.6
years,
most
identifying
as
female
(49.1%),
White
(83.6%),
not
Hispanic
or
Latino/a/x
(77.0%).
Perceived
assessed,
noting
proportion
endorsing
each
cause.
frequently
included
germ
virus
(61.4%),
altered
immunity
(37.9%),
stress
worry
(35.9%),
overwork
(34.7%),
chance
bad
luck
(34.2%)
aging
(33.6%).
Although
widely
acknowledged
scientifically
result
from
COVID-19
infection,
some
attribute
their
illness
other
causes.
Quality of Life Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(9), P. 2489 - 2507
Published: July 3, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Post
COVID-19
Condition
(PCC),
being
persistent
symptoms,
is
reminiscent
of
Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis/Chronic
Fatigue
Syndrome
(ME/CFS)—a
chronic
multi-systemic
illness
characterised
by
neurocognitive,
autonomic,
endocrinological
and
immunological
disturbances.
This
novel
cross-sectional
investigation
aims
to:
(1)
compare
symptoms
among
people
with
ME/CFS
(pwME/CFS)
PCC
(pwPCC)
to
inform
developing
diagnostic
criteria;
(2)
health
outcomes
between
patients
without
acute
or
(controls)
highlight
the
burdens
PCC.
Methods
Sociodemographic
outcome
data
were
collected
from
n
=
61
pwME/CFS,
31
pwPCC
54
controls
via
validated,
self-administered
questionnaires,
including
36-Item
Short-Form
Health
Survey
version
2
(SF-36v2)
World
Organization
Disability
Assessment
Schedule
2.0
(WHODAS
2.0).
PwME/CFS
also
provided
self-reported
severity
frequency
derived
Canadian
International
Consensus
Criteria
for
case
definition
Results
Both
cohorts
similarly
experienced
key
symptoms.
Few
differences
in
observed,
memory
disturbances,
muscle
weakness,
lymphadenopathy
nausea
more
prevalent,
light-headedness
severe,
unrefreshed
sleep
frequent,
heart
palpitations
less
frequent
pwME/CFS
(all
p
<
0.05).
The
participants’
SF-36v2
WHODAS
scores
comparable
>
0.05);
however,
both
returned
significantly
lower
all
domains
when
compared
0.001).
Conclusion
Australian-first
demonstrates
congruent
debilitating
nature
PCC,
thereby
emphasising
need
multidisciplinary
care
maximise
patient
outcomes.
Fatigue Biomedicine Health & Behavior,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 205 - 216
Published: March 6, 2024
Objective:
Long
COVID
is
associated
with
many
symptoms,
including
fatigue.
As
some
long
report
remission
of
symptoms
over
time,
previous
has
become
increasingly
prevalent.
This
cross-sectional
study
assessed
differences
in
fatigue
and
somatic
symptom
burden
among
individuals
current,
previous,
no
history
symptoms.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 15, 2024
Background
The
persistence
of
symptoms
or
the
development
new
following
a
diagnosis
SARS-CoV-2
has
given
rise
to
multifaceted
clinical
condition
referred
as
“long
COVID”
(LC).
understanding
LC
among
China’s
non-hospitalized
population
continues
be
insufficient.
This
investigation
was
designed
evaluate
protracted
consequences
amongst
this
demographic,
well
identify
associated
risk
factors.
Methods
research
constitutes
prospective
cohort
study
focusing
on
individuals,
aged
between
18
and
59,
who
have
been
positively
diagnosed
with
COVID-19.
Each
participant
subjected
sequence
questionnaire-based
surveys,
status
depression
anxiety.
A
logistic
regression
model,
adjusted
for
multiple
variables,
employed
scrutinize
correlation
demographic
elements,
lifestyle
attributes,
health-related
factors
in
relation
conditions
post
COVID-19
infection.
Results
total
706
individuals
participated
3
months
follow-up,
620
continuing
6
follow-up.
median
age
35
(28,
43)
years,
597
(85%)
are
female.
Upon
Compared
patients
without
LC,
higher
proportion
females
(420
(87%)
vs.
177
(79%);
p
=
0.010),
were
older
(35
(29,
44)
years
33
(27,
41)
years;
0.010)
more
comorbidities.
Out
all
participants,
483
(68.4%)
reported
experiencing
at
least
one
symptom
mark,
while
49.7%
persisting
mark.
At
most
prevalent
persistent
cough
(46%),
fatigue
(38%),
shortness
breath
(34%).
By
(25%),
(22%),
sleep
disorders
(16%)
commonly
symptoms.
Anxiety
consistently
throughout
follow-up
period.
Most
patient
fade
over
time,
quickest
decreases
observed
(from
46
9%),
expectoration
26
6.3%),
smell
disorder
16
3.9%),
taste
3.5%).
Male
those
possessing
advanced
educational
qualifications
exhibit
decreased
susceptibility
sustained
incidence
coughing.
Conversely,
presence
comorbidities
identified
breath.
Conclusion
In
after
COVID-19,
it
that
majority
tend
decrease
time.
primary
residual
noticed
month
fatigue,
dyspnea,
disturbances.
However,
it’s
noteworthy
these
subtle
variations.
Furthermore,
psychological
sequelae,
namely
anxiety,
frequently
survivors.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 24, 2024
Abstract
Background
This
study
investigated
the
longitudinal
association
between
psychological
distress
in
post-acute
phase
and
subsequent
prolonged
sequelae
of
COVID-19
(PASC)
among
individuals
with
PASC.
Methods
An
online
survey
1-year
interval
was
conducted
from
July
to
September
2021
(T1)
2022
(T2).
Individuals
who
were
20-years-old
or
older,
had
a
positive
Polymerase
Chain
Reaction
test,
one
month
post-infection,
did
not
select
“Nothing”
question
regarding
PASC
presence
included.
The
primary
outcome
at
T2.
general,
respiratory,
muscular,
neurological,
gastrointestinal,
dermatological,
cardiac
symptoms
T2
also
used
as
an
patients
relevant
time
1
(T1).
Exposure
measured
using
Kessler
scale
(K6)
T1,
those
whose
K6
13
higher
identified
having
distress.
Marginal
structure
models
robust
standard
errors
examine
T1
any
T2,
associations
each
symptom
participants
T1.
Results
A
total
1674
analyzed;
17%had
;
In
total,
818
(48.9%),
523
(31.2%),
672
(40.1%)
reported
neurological
respectively.
odds
(Odds
Ratio
[OR]
=1.81,
95%
Confidence
Interval
[CI]=
1.08
–
3.03)
general
respiratory
(OR
=
1.95,
CI
1.02
3.76;
OR
2.44,
1.03
5.80).
Conclusion
Psychological
may
lead
symptoms,
mainly
follow-up
Key
Messages
before
infection
during
acute
predicts
Post-Acute
Sequelae
(PASC);
however,
PASC,
it
is
unclear
whether
indicated
that
led
levels
especially
follow-up.
Therefore,
mental
health
care
for
help
improve
mitigate
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
Background
After
COVID-19
infection,
10–20%
of
patients
suffer
from
varying
symptoms
lasting
more
than
12
weeks
(Long
COVID,
LC).
Exercise
intolerance
and
fatigue
are
common
in
LC.
The
aim
was
to
measure
the
maximal
exercise
capacity
LC
with
these
analyze
whether
this
related
heart
rate
(HR)
responses
at
rest
during
recovery,
find
out
possible
sympathetic
overactivity,
dysautonomia
or
chronotropic
incompetence.
Methods
Cardiopulmonary
test
conducted
on
101
patients,
who
were
admitted
testing.
majority
them
(86%)
had
been
treated
home
their
acute
infection.
Peak
oxygen
uptake
(VO2peak),
power
last
4
min
(Wlast4),
HRs,
other
variables
compared
between
those
without
subjective
intolerance,
fatigue,
both.
Results
measurements
performed
mean
12.7
months
(SD
5.75)
after
infection
(group
EI,
19
patients),
F,
31
combination
EI
+
37
neither
N,
14
patients).
was,
mean,
normal
all
symptom
groups
did
not
significantly
differ
among
them.
HRs
higher
group
F
N
maximum
(169/min
vs.
158/min,
p
=
0.034)
10
(104/min
87/min,
0.028).
Independent
symptoms,
filled
criteria
associated
slightly
decreased
Wlast4
(73%
91%
sex,
age,
height,
weight-based
reference
values
0.017)
13
incompetence
lowest
(63%
93%,
<
0.001),
VO2peak
(70%
94%,
increase
systolic
blood
pressure
(50
mmHg
67
mmHg,
greatest
prevalence
slight
ECG-findings
(
features.
highest
seen
0.022).
Conclusions
This
study
different
showed
that
cardiopulmonary
normal,
increased
activity
most
patients.
However,
we
identified
subgroups
a
lowered
as
measured
by
VO2peak.
Subjective
poorly
foresaw
level
capacity.
results
could
be
used
plan
rehabilitation
for
selection
suitable
it.
Purpose:
To
evaluate
the
impact
of
post-acute
sequalae
COVID-19
(PASC)
status
on
relationship
between
physical
activity
(PA)
level
and
perceived
mental
health.
Methods:
This
explanatory
mixed
methods
study
consisted
an
online
survey
(N
=
4316)
semi-structured
in-depth
interview
34).
Self-reported
PASC
status,
PA
levels,
health
were
assessed
in
survey.
In-depth
interviews
performed
among
a
sample
individuals
with
PASC,
probing
findings
related
to
noted
analyses.
Linear
regression
analyses
utilized
determine
influence
The
data
was
evaluated
by
three
coders
according
deductive
thematic
coding
categories
developed
from
results.
Results:
Of
4316
participants,
379
reported
experiencing
PASC.
group
worse
(p
<
0.001)
than
non-PASC
group.
more
likely
be
inactive
while
significantly
less
highly
active
(ps
0.05),
when
compared
did
not
moderate
association
either
0.113)
or
0.519).
Each
increasing
generally
associated
increases
both
groups,
but
different
other
levels
>
0.05).
Several
themes
emerged
qualitative
coding,
including
post-exertional
malaise
frustration
regarding
forced
lifestyle.
Conclusions:
Increasing
appears
better
However,
qualitatively
report
worsened
symptoms
PA.
