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COVID Infection May Impair Semen Quality, Even After Mild Cases

Jury still out on whether infection can cause permanent seminal damage, however

Jun 30, 2023
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Stanford Study of Paxlovid for Long COVID Stopped Early

Enrollment was halted earlier than planned after interim analysis

Jun 30, 2023
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Intentional COVID Infection Study; Anxiety and Depression Screening

Also in TTHealthWatch: long COVID's unique sequelae

Jun 24, 2023
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New Long COVID Guide; Transgender Patient Data Turned Over; Lab Grown Meat for Sale

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Jun 22, 2023
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Clot Risk More Common in Survivors of Severe COVID Versus Flu

However, other medical, mental health risks similar at 1 year for COVID, flu, and sepsis patients

Jun 21, 2023
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Ultrasound for Distal Forearm Fractures in Kids; Ketamine vs ECT for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: treating intracerebral hemorrhage

Jun 10, 2023
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Long COVID Cognitive, Depressive Symptoms Tied to Brain Inflammation Marker

PET scans suggest gliosis may accompany persistent neurocognitive symptoms

May 31, 2023
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Catching the Optimal Amount of Z's May Be Protective Against Long COVID

Women who had the most healthy prepandemic sleep scores saw a 30% lower risk

May 30, 2023
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Long COVID Now Has a Framework to Define It

12 key symptoms identify the disorder, U.S. researchers say

May 25, 2023
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Physical Medicine Academy Issues Guidance on Long COVID Neurologic Symptoms

Clinicians need to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, PM&R specialists say

May 18, 2023
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Long COVID Blood Mystery; mRNA Flu Vax; WHO Warns About AI in Healthcare

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

May 16, 2023
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Opinion
Are We Ready for the Long COVID Long-Haul?

The COVID public health emergency may be over, but this condition isn't going away

May 14, 2023
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Sleep Apnea Patients Prone to Higher Long COVID Risk

Study suggests close monitoring of adults with obstructive sleep apnea

May 12, 2023
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Hyperbaric Oxygen for Long COVID? Heart Ultrasounds Offer Limited Support

Randomized trial shows global longitudinal strain improvement with clinical data lacking

May 10, 2023
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