The condition has put significant strain on patients and society — at a global economic cost of about $1 trillion a year, a new report estimates.
Author: PAM BELLUCK
A Blood Test Accurately Diagnosed Alzheimer’s 90% of the Time, Study Finds
It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems.
Post-Roe Decision, Abortion Pill Providers Work to Broaden Access
These new efforts, which test the legal boundaries, have sprung up since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and many states restricted abortion.
Do Vaccines Protect Against Long Covid?
Maybe, according to a growing number of studies, but there’s not yet a definitive answer.
Covid May Cause Changes in the Brain, New Study Finds
Brain scans before and after infection showed more loss of gray matter and tissue damage, mostly in areas related to smell, in people who had Covid than in those who did not.
New Research Hints at 4 Factors That May Increase Chances of Long Covid
If further study confirms the findings, they could lead to ways to prevent and treat the complex condition.
Another Hidden Covid Risk: Lingering Kidney Problems
In a study of veterans, Covid survivors were 35 percent more likely than other patients to have long-term kidney damage or declines in kidney function.
Covid Survivors More Likely to Have Kidney Problems, Study Finds
In a study of veterans, Covid survivors were 35 percent more likely than other patients to have long-term kidney damage or declines in kidney function.