Approximately half of long COVID patients see no improvement even after 18 months, regardless of the variant they were infected with.
Despite high vaccination rates, older adults remain the most vulnerable to COVID-19 due to factors such as weakened immune systems and underlying health conditions.
The most common symptoms of long COVID are fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems.
A recent study has found that regardless of the variant of COVID-19, approximately half of the patients suffering from long COVID fail to see any improvement even after 18 months. Long COVID refers to the condition where patients continue to experience symptoms or develop new ones months after the acute phase of the disease. The study, which was published in the journal 'The Lancet', involved 4,182 COVID-19 patients from the Swedish COVID-19 and Long COVID Registry. The researchers found that 49% of the patients reported no improvement in their health status 18 months after the onset of the disease. The most common symptoms reported were fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems.
In related news, despite high vaccination rates, older adults remain at the highest risk of COVID-19. This is according to a report published on News Medical, which states that even though vaccination rates among older adults are high, they continue to be the most vulnerable group. This is due to factors such as weakened immune systems and the presence of underlying health conditions. The report emphasizes the importance of booster shots for this demographic to enhance their protection against the virus.
The study found that 50% of patients with long COVID reported no improvement 18 months after infection, regardless of the variant they were infected with.
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The article discusses the impact of long COVID on patients' daily lives, including their ability to work and perform daily tasks.
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