Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
This
study
examined
the
incidence,
characteristics,
and
risk
factors
of
new
gastrointestinal
disorders
(GID)
associated
with
SARS-CoV-2
infection
up
to
3.5
years
post-infection.
retrospective
included
35,102
COVID-19
patients
682,594
contemporary
non-COVID-19
without
past
medical
history
GID
(controls)
from
Montefiore
Health
System
in
Bronx
(3/1/2020
7/31/2023).
Comparisons
were
made
unmatched
propensity-matched
(1:2)
controls.
The
primary
outcome
was
which
peptic
ulcer,
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
irritable
syndrome,
diverticulosis,
diverticulitis,
biliary
disease.
Multivariate
Cox
proportional
hazards
model
analysis
performed
adjustment
for
covariates.
There
2,228
(6.34%)
positive
who
developed
compared
38,928
(5.70%)
had
an
elevated
developing
(adjusted
HR
=
1.18
(95%
CI
1.12-1.25)
controls,
after
adjusting
confounders
that
smoking,
obesity,
diabetes,
hypertension.
These
findings
underscore
need
additional
research
follow-up
at-risk
individuals
post
infection.
The Journal of Headache and Pain,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
Migraine,
a
neurological
disorder
with
significant
female
predilection,
is
the
leading
cause
of
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
in
women
childbearing
age
(WCBA).
There
currently
lack
comprehensive
literature
analysis
on
overall
global
burden
and
changing
trends
migraines
WCBA.
Methods
This
study
extracted
three
main
indicators,
including
prevalence,
incidence,
DALYs,
related
to
migraine
WCBA
from
Global
Burden
Disease(GBD)
database
1990
2021.
Our
presented
point
estimates
95%
uncertainty
intervals
(UIs).
It
evaluated
using
estimated
annual
percentage
change
(EAPC)
change.
Results
In
2021,
DALYs
cases
among
were
493.94
million,
33.33
18.25
respectively,
changes
48%,
43%,
47%
compared
1990.
Over
past
32
years,
prevalence
rates
globally
have
increased,
an
EAPC
0.03
(95%
UI:
0.02
0.05)
0.04
0.05),
while
incidence
decreased
-0.07
-0.08
-0.05).
Among
5
Socio-Demographic
Index
(SDI)
regions,
middle
SDI
region
recorded
highest
WCBA,
at
157.1
10.56
5.81
approximately
one-third
total.
terms
age,
for
group
15–19
5942.5
thousand,
rate
per
100,000
population
1957.02,
all
groups.
The
total
number
show
increasing
trend
particularly
45–49
group.
Conclusions
Overall,
has
significantly
increased
over
within
Research
findings
emphasize
importance
customized
interventions
aimed
addressing
issue
thus
contributing
attainment
Sustainable
Development
Goal
3
set
by
World
Health
Organization.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Abstract
We
investigated
the
long-term
kidney
and
cardiovascular
outcomes
of
patients
with
chronic
disease
(CKD)
after
COVID-19.
Our
retrospective
cohort
consisted
834
CKD
COVID-19
6,167
without
between
3/11/2020
to
7/1/2023.
Multivariate
competing
risk
regression
models
were
used
estimate
(as
adjusted
hazard
ratios
(aHR)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI))
progression
a
more
advanced
stage
(Stage
4
or
5)
major
adverse
events
(MAKE),
(MACE)
at
6-,
12-,
24-month
follow
up.
Hospitalized
12
24
months
(aHR
1.62
CI[1.24,2.13]
1.76
[1.30,
2.40],
respectively),
but
not
non-hospitalized
patients,
higher
compared
those
Both
hospitalized
MAKE
12-
24-months
1.73
[1.21,
2.50],
1.77
[1.34,
2.33],
1.31
[1.05,
1.64],
MACE
increases
in
CKD.
These
findings
highlight
need
for
close
up
care
therapies
that
slow
this
high-risk
subgroup.
ABSTRACT
Background
The
COVID‐19
pandemic
has
left
an
indelible
mark
on
the
world,
with
mounting
evidence
suggesting
that
it
not
only
posed
acute
challenges
to
global
healthcare
systems
but
also
unveiled
a
complex
array
of
long‐term
consequences,
particularly
cognitive
impairment
(CI).
As
persistence
post‐COVID‐19
neurological
syndrome
could
evolve
into
next
public
health
crisis,
is
imperative
gain
better
understanding
intricate
pathophysiology
CI
in
patients
and
viable
treatment
strategies.
Methods
This
comprehensive
review
explores
management
across
phases
COVID‐19,
from
infection
Long‐COVID,
by
synthesizing
findings
clinical,
preclinical,
mechanistic
studies
identify
key
contributors
CI,
as
well
current
therapeutic
approaches.
Results
Key
mechanisms
contributing
include
persistent
neuroinflammation,
cerebrovascular
complications,
direct
neuronal
injury,
activation
kynurenine
pathway,
psychological
distress.
Both
pharmacological
interventions,
such
anti‐inflammatory
therapies
agents
targeting
neuroinflammatory
pathways,
non‐pharmacological
strategies,
including
rehabilitation,
show
promise
addressing
these
challenges.
Although
much
derived
preclinical
animal
studies,
provide
foundational
insights
potential
Conclusion
By
knowledge,
this
highlights
importance
COVID‐19‐related
offers
actionable
for
mitigation
recovery
community
continues
grapple
pandemic's
impact.
European Journal of Neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
32(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
Abstract
Objectives
Patients
with
pre‐existing
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
face
higher
risks
of
severe
acute
COVID‐19
outcomes
than
matched
controls,
but
long‐term
post‐COVID‐19
remain
largely
unknown.
This
study
investigated
clinical
up
to
3.5
years
post‐infection
in
a
Bronx
inner‐city
PD
population.
Methods
retrospective
evaluated
3512
patients
the
Montefiore
Health
System
(January
2016–July
2023),
which
serves
large
diverse
population
and
was
an
epicenter
early
pandemic
subsequent
infection
surges.
Comparisons
were
made
without
positive
SARS‐CoV‐2
test
(defined
by
polymerase
chain
reaction
test).
Outcomes
post‐index
date
all‐cause
mortality,
major
adverse
cardiovascular
events
(MACE),
altered
mental
status,
fatigue,
dyspnea,
headache,
psychosis,
dementia,
depression,
anxiety,
dysphagia,
falls,
orthostatic
hypotension.
Changes
Levodopa
prescriptions
also
tabulated.
Adjusted
hazard
ratios
(aHR)
computed
accounting
for
competing
risks.
Results
had
similar
demographics
prevalence
comorbidities
compared
COVID‐19.
greater
risk
mortality
(aHR
=
1.58
[95%
CI:
1.03,
2.41]),
MACE
1.57
[1.19,
2.07]),
fall
dose
adjustment
cohort.
Conclusions
Among
patients,
associated
outcomes.
who
survive
may
benefit
from
heightened
awareness
close
follow‐up.
Findings
highlight
need
improve
post‐COVID
care
mitigate
progression
maintain
quality
life.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
Objectives.
Although
patients
with
pre-existing
Parkinson’s
disease
(PD)
are
at
a
higher
risk
of
severe
acute
COVID-19
outcomes
compared
to
matched
controls,
the
long-term
PD
post
SARS-CoV2
infection
largely
unknown.
This
study
investigated
clinical
up
3.5
years
post-infection
in
an
inner-city
population
Bronx,
New
York.
Methods.
retrospective
evaluated
3,512
Montefiore
Health
System
Bronx
(January
2016
July
2023),
which
serves
large
Black
and
Hispanic
was
epicenter
early
pandemic
subsequent
surges
infections.
status
defined
by
positive
polymerase-chain-reaction
test.
Comparisons
were
made
without
Outcomes
post-index
date
all-cause
mortality,
major
adverse
cardiovascular
events
(MACE),
altered
mental
status,
fatigue,
dyspnea,
headache,
psychosis,
dementia,
depression,
anxiety,
dysphagia,
falls,
orthostatic
hypotension.
Changes
Levodopa,
medication,
prescriptions
also
tabulated.
Adjusted
hazard
ratios
(aHR)
computed
accounting
for
competing
risks.
Results.
About
14%
had
similar
demographics
but
prevalence
comorbidities
neurological
disorders
COVID-19.
greater
mortality
(aHR
=
1.58
[95%
CI:1.03,2.41]
P
0.03),
MACE
(HR
1.57[95%
CI:1.19,2.07],
P
<
0.005),
dyspnea
1.44
[1.11,1.87],
0.01),
fatigue
1.49
[1.12,1.97]
headache
1.35
[1.01,1.80]
0.04),
fall
1.39
[1.01,
1.92]
0.04)
index-date.
Levodopa
equivalent
dose
adjustment
cohort
non-COVID-19
(P
0.04).
Conclusions.
worse
Patients
who
survive
may
benefit
from
heightened
awareness
close
follow-up.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1168 - 1168
Published: May 31, 2024
Long
COVID,
characterized
by
a
persistent
symptom
spectrum
following
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
poses
significant
health,
social,
and
economic
challenges.
This
review
aims
to
consolidate
knowledge
on
its
epidemiology,
clinical
features,
underlying
mechanisms
guide
global
responses;
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 17
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Introduction
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
taught
myriad
lessons
and
left
several
questions
we
are
yet
to
comprehend.
Initially,
the
scientific
community
was
concerned
with
management
of
acute
disease
immunization.
Once
peak
receded,
it
became
clear
that
a
proportion
patients
were
far
from
fully
recovered.
Researchers
started
recognize
those
persisting
symptoms
as
new
entity
termed
'Long
COVID,'
where
neurological
evident
have
major
impact
on
quality
life.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Although
COVID-19
has
been
linked
to
worse
acute
outcomes
in
patients
with
some
neurodegenerative
disorders,
its
long-term
impact
on
dementia
remains
unclear.
Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 123 - 123
Published: June 5, 2024
Background:
The
long-term
survival
of
patients
hospitalized
with
COVID-19
and
the
factors
associated
poorer
months
after
infection
are
not
well
understood.
aims
present
study
were
to
analyze
overall
mortality
10
admission.
Methods:
762
disease
included.
Patients
underwent
a
complete
clinical
evaluation,
routine
laboratory
analysis
chest
X-ray.
Data
collected
included
demographic
data,
such
as
vascular
risk
factors,
tobacco
or
alcohol
use,
comorbidity,
institutionalization.
Results:
Ten-month
was
25.6%:
108
deaths
occurred
in-hospital,
while
87
died
discharge.
In-hospital
independently
related
NT-proBNP
values
>
503.5
pg/mL
[OR
=
4.67
(2.38–9.20)],
urea
37
mg/dL
[3.21
(1.86–7.31)]
age
older
than
71
years
1.93
(1.05–3.54)].
5.00
(3.06–8.19)],
[3.51
(1.97–6.27)],
cognitive
impairment
1.96
(1.30–2.95),
cancer
2.23
(1.36–3.68),
leukocytes
6330/mm3
1.64
(1.08–2.50)],
mortality.
Conclusions:
death
remains
high
even
infection.
Overall
during
hospital
discharge
is
nearly
that
observed
Comorbidities
impairment,
organ
dysfunction
inflammatory
reaction
independent
prognostic
markers