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- 1COVID may worsen existing health conditions long-term, study finds▼COVID may worsen existing health problems long-term, study suggests
A new study suggests that COVID-19 may worsen pre-existing health problems over the long term, adding to concerns about the lasting effects of infection. The finding points to a broader long-term health burden beyond long COVID itself, with implications for patients managing chronic conditions and for health systems assessing ongoing care needs.
- 2Study suggests COVID may worsen existing health problems long-term●"COVID may worsen existing health problems long-term, study suggests" In other breaking news: Fork Found in Kitchen http
A new study suggests that a COVID-19 infection may worsen pre-existing health problems over the long term, adding to the growing body of research on the virus's lasting effects. The finding is being shared with a tone of exasperation by some commentators, who note it confirms what public health advocates have long warned, and argue that the pandemic's ongoing impact is still being underestimated.
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A US Senate committee has voted to hold Anthony Fauci, the former top US infectious disease official, in contempt of Congress. The vote escalates a long-running standoff between Republican lawmakers and Fauci over documents and testimony connected to the federal response to Covid-19 and the origins of the pandemic. Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for decades before retiring in 2022, remains a frequent target of congressional scrutiny, and the move is likely to deepen partisan fights over pandemic-era decisions.
- 4Healthcare workers hit hard by long COVID, study finds●Healthcare workers battle persistent long COVID: study
A new study indicates healthcare workers are battling persistent long COVID symptoms, with many continuing to experience fatigue, brain fog and other lasting effects well after infection. The findings highlight the ongoing toll of the pandemic on medical staff, raising concerns about workforce shortages and the need for better support and treatment for affected clinicians.
- 5Nearly nine in ten post-covid patients never fully recover●Bijna negen op de tien mensen met post-covid herstelt niet volledig van zijn klachten. Ze moeten daar mee leren leven. D
A study by researchers at Frisius MC and the UMCG in Groningen finds that almost nine out of ten people with post-covid do not fully recover from their symptoms and have to learn to live with them. The researchers say the outcomes are disappointing, noting that the long-term impact of the condition has been clear for a long time. The findings are drawing attention in Dutch-language discussions about long covid care.
- 6Study identifies post-COVID-19 risk factors in asthma and COPD patients▼Risk factors of post-COVID-19 symptoms, a cross-sectional study in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease
A cross-sectional study published in Nature examines which patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are most at risk of developing lingering post-COVID-19 symptoms. The research adds to a growing body of work on long COVID, focusing on a vulnerable group with pre-existing respiratory conditions, and may help clinicians identify which patients need closer follow-up after infection.
- 7Ontario starts Covid and flu vaccines for priority groups September 28●If you live in Ontario and fit into one of these categories, you can get your Covid and flu vaccines beginning on Septem
Ontario is rolling out Covid and flu vaccinations beginning September 28 for priority groups, including hospital patients and staff, people aged 65 and older, and residents and staff of long-term care homes, retirement homes and similar settings. The early access is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable before the wider respiratory illness season, with broader eligibility for the general public expected to follow later.