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Long COVID Affects 5% in NHS England Survey, Underscoring Health Inequalities
An NHS England survey of more than 750,000 people reveals that almost 5% have long COVID, while 10% are unsure; the condition disproportionately affects deprived areas and specific demographic groups, highlighting a significant healthcare challenge and economic burden.
Long COVID Affects 5% in NHS England Survey, Underscoring Health Inequalities
An NHS England survey of more than 750,000 people reveals that almost 5% have long COVID, while 10% are unsure; the condition disproportionately affects deprived areas and specific demographic groups, highlighting a significant healthcare challenge and economic burden.
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36% Bias Score
Long Covid Impacts Dutch Workforce; 12,000 Unable to Work Full-Time
In the Netherlands, 450,000 people have been diagnosed with long Covid since its emergence, resulting in 12,000 being unable to work full-time, with the number receiving long-term disability benefits quadrupling since 2023; however, patient advocacy groups believe that these numbers significantly un...
Long Covid Impacts Dutch Workforce; 12,000 Unable to Work Full-Time
In the Netherlands, 450,000 people have been diagnosed with long Covid since its emergence, resulting in 12,000 being unable to work full-time, with the number receiving long-term disability benefits quadrupling since 2023; however, patient advocacy groups believe that these numbers significantly un...
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52% Bias Score
Long COVID Cripples Dutch Workforce: 12,000+ on Disability
Five years after the first COVID-19 case, 450,000 people in the Netherlands have long COVID; over 12,000 are now on WIA disability benefits due to the illness, a fourfold increase in two years, though patient organizations estimate 90,000 have serious symptoms, showcasing the lasting health and econ...
Long COVID Cripples Dutch Workforce: 12,000+ on Disability
Five years after the first COVID-19 case, 450,000 people in the Netherlands have long COVID; over 12,000 are now on WIA disability benefits due to the illness, a fourfold increase in two years, though patient organizations estimate 90,000 have serious symptoms, showcasing the lasting health and econ...
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48% Bias Score
Long COVID: Prevalence, Causes, and Long-Term Impacts
Long COVID, affecting 6-11% of COVID-19 patients, involves symptoms lasting over three months; research is ongoing to understand causes (potentially persistent virus or inflammation), effective treatments, and long-term impacts.
Long COVID: Prevalence, Causes, and Long-Term Impacts
Long COVID, affecting 6-11% of COVID-19 patients, involves symptoms lasting over three months; research is ongoing to understand causes (potentially persistent virus or inflammation), effective treatments, and long-term impacts.
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20% Bias Score
Long COVID Risk Higher in Women; SARS-CoV-2 Link to ME/CFS Found
Two studies using data from the NIH's RECOVER initiative found women have a 31% higher risk of long COVID than men, particularly those aged 40-54 and 55+, and that 4.5% of those infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed ME/CFS, versus 0.6% of uninfected individuals.
Long COVID Risk Higher in Women; SARS-CoV-2 Link to ME/CFS Found
Two studies using data from the NIH's RECOVER initiative found women have a 31% higher risk of long COVID than men, particularly those aged 40-54 and 55+, and that 4.5% of those infected with SARS-CoV-2 developed ME/CFS, versus 0.6% of uninfected individuals.
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28% Bias Score
Body Mapping Improves Communication for Long Covid and ME/CFS Patients
Oxford University researchers are using "body mapping" to help long Covid and ME/CFS patients communicate their experiences, addressing the challenge of subjective symptoms and lack of objective markers; the visual representations of physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts foster better understan...
Body Mapping Improves Communication for Long Covid and ME/CFS Patients
Oxford University researchers are using "body mapping" to help long Covid and ME/CFS patients communicate their experiences, addressing the challenge of subjective symptoms and lack of objective markers; the visual representations of physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts foster better understan...
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40% Bias Score
23% of COVID-19 Patients Experienced Long COVID: Spanish Study
A Spanish study found that 23% of individuals who contracted COVID-19 between 2021 and 2023 experienced long COVID, with symptoms lasting up to two years in over half; risk factors included being female, severe initial infection, pre-existing conditions, obesity, and anxiety/depression; vaccination ...
23% of COVID-19 Patients Experienced Long COVID: Spanish Study
A Spanish study found that 23% of individuals who contracted COVID-19 between 2021 and 2023 experienced long COVID, with symptoms lasting up to two years in over half; risk factors included being female, severe initial infection, pre-existing conditions, obesity, and anxiety/depression; vaccination ...
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52% Bias Score
Long COVID Impacts Dutch Workforce: 12,000 on Disability, Thousands More Affected
Five years after the first COVID-19 case in the Netherlands, approximately 450,000 people have long COVID, with over 12,000 receiving WIA benefits due to work disability, although patient organizations estimate a much higher number of severely affected individuals, highlighting the long-term societa...
Long COVID Impacts Dutch Workforce: 12,000 on Disability, Thousands More Affected
Five years after the first COVID-19 case in the Netherlands, approximately 450,000 people have long COVID, with over 12,000 receiving WIA benefits due to work disability, although patient organizations estimate a much higher number of severely affected individuals, highlighting the long-term societa...
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36% Bias Score
Long Covid Prevalence Significantly Reduced, but Long-Term Impacts Remain a Concern
Long Covid, persistent symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, initially affected 6-8% but now affects 1-2% of patients, with women and those with pre-existing conditions at higher risk; long-term symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairment can lead to severe disability and require extensive long...
Long Covid Prevalence Significantly Reduced, but Long-Term Impacts Remain a Concern
Long Covid, persistent symptoms after a Covid-19 infection, initially affected 6-8% but now affects 1-2% of patients, with women and those with pre-existing conditions at higher risk; long-term symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive impairment can lead to severe disability and require extensive long...
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52% Bias Score
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Australian Private Hospital Costs
Australia's Private Health Association's 2023 report reveals an 8.6% increase in high hospital claims (\$10,000+), largely due to COVID-19 and long COVID, with some patients incurring costs exceeding \$190,000 for extended stays; this impacts private health insurance premiums.
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Australian Private Hospital Costs
Australia's Private Health Association's 2023 report reveals an 8.6% increase in high hospital claims (\$10,000+), largely due to COVID-19 and long COVID, with some patients incurring costs exceeding \$190,000 for extended stays; this impacts private health insurance premiums.
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56% Bias Score
German Court Recognizes Post-COVID-19 Syndrome as Occupational Illness
A German social court in Heilbronn awarded disability benefits to a nurse with post-COVID-19 syndrome, recognizing it as an occupational illness; the insurance company appealed, highlighting the ongoing debate about long-COVID and the need for clearer guidelines.
German Court Recognizes Post-COVID-19 Syndrome as Occupational Illness
A German social court in Heilbronn awarded disability benefits to a nurse with post-COVID-19 syndrome, recognizing it as an occupational illness; the insurance company appealed, highlighting the ongoing debate about long-COVID and the need for clearer guidelines.
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32% Bias Score
NIH's $1.8 Billion Long COVID Investment: Slow Progress Fuels Patient Frustration
The NIH has invested $1.8 billion in long COVID research, yet millions of patients lack effective treatments, prompting calls for faster clinical trials and FDA approvals; research focuses on understanding the disease's mechanisms before large-scale trials.
NIH's $1.8 Billion Long COVID Investment: Slow Progress Fuels Patient Frustration
The NIH has invested $1.8 billion in long COVID research, yet millions of patients lack effective treatments, prompting calls for faster clinical trials and FDA approvals; research focuses on understanding the disease's mechanisms before large-scale trials.
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60% Bias Score
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