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(HealthDay)—Many U.S. patients who survive COVID-19 still face new symptoms and disability one month after hospital discharge, according to a study published online Aug. 18 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine. Theodore J. Iwashyna, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues measured incident symptoms after COVID-19 hospitalization (August 2020 to

Mucormycosis, an infection of a rare “black fungus” that is difficult to treat and has an incredibly poor prognosis, with an overall all-cause mortality rate of 54%, has emerged in India amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that remains out of control in the country. As of May, more than 300 cases have been reported in just

Bowel cancer symptoms explained by Doctor Richard Roope When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Bowel cancer is

Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes A heart attack is a serious medical emergency whereby the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. Due to its location, chest pain is regarded as the hallmark symptom of a heart attack. As GP and lifestyle medicine physician

Coronavirus patient begs to see his wife from hospital bed Despite the UK’s ongoing vaccine rollout, coronavirus continues to reach grim milestones. The number of coronavirus patients on mechanical ventilation in the UK has passed 4,000 for the first time in the pandemic – government data shows that a total of 4,076 Covid patients were

High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce reading High blood pressure is a common condition whereby the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. This pressure has grave knock-on effects, not least raising the risk of heart disease. The lack of symptoms that can alert you to this harmful process

If you thought dealing with blackheads, whiteheads, and cystic acne was hard, meet hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The chronic inflammatory condition, thought to be related to acne, is a condition that's not only difficult to pronounce but is also incredibly difficult to live with, too. Estimated to affect about one to four percent of the global

A new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry has for the first time, demonstrated differences in the prevalence of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in different groups of rescue workers and emergency personnel, including firefighters, police officers and psychiatric nurses. The researchers showed that the varying experiences and circumstances these workers encounter, such as handling aggressive people,

Coronavirus: Expert warns of five week wait for death rate to fall PM Boris Johnson called a press conference last night to update the public on the ongoing vaccination campaign, which will be supported by the army. While the news is welcomed, it will provide little comfort for frontline workers, who are currently over overwhelmed

Switching things up! Pregnant Karlie Kloss has a different morning routine now that she is pregnant with her and Joshua Kushner’s first child. Celebs Who Hid Baby Bumps Amid Quarantine: Cheyenne Floyd and More “I normally love running, but I have to say I’m out of breath these days just talking or going up a

Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterised by unstable blood sugar levels. We get blood sugar from the food we eat and it supplies our body with energy. However – the substance must be kept within a healthy range – if it is

Coronavirus will ‘thrive in winter’ says doctor It would be premature to announce the end of a pandemic that has disrupted our lives this past year but there are optimistic signs in the air. The main cause of optimism is the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that has already been deployed in the UK. Our advanced understanding of

Babylon Health: Tips for coping with anxiety and mental health Emmerdale star Charley Webb was racked with anxiety during the first lockdown implemented in response to coronavirus. The actress bravely spoke up about the specific triggers and how it affected her in a candid interview with OK! back in May. She said: “I’ve had terrible

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Stomach or gastric cancer develops in the inner lining of the stomach. This type of cancer typically grows at a slower rate than other forms, and it is easy to overlook the

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Jason Manford took to comedy like a moth to a flame after watching the likes of Peter Kay, Eddie Izzard and Johnny Vegas perform at the local comedy club. The comedian has

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Type 2 diabetes can contribute to a number of serious conditions – not least heart disease – so it is important to act on the warning signs as soon as they show

A new national survey, looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted young US adults’ loneliness, reveals “significant depressive symptoms” in 80% of participants. Over 1,000 Americans aged 18-35 took part in the online anonymous questionnaire, which also asked the subjects to report on their anxiety and substance use. The analyzed findings, published in the

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Skin complications have often been reported in COVID-19 patients with sufferers reporting a range of issues including COVID toes, rashes and lesions. Feeling as though an electric shock is running through your

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. It is estimated that 34 years of an average lifetime is spent staring at screens and as millions continue to work and seek entertainment from home, the increase in screen time has

How is the race for a coronavirus vaccine shaping up? Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma joins ‘Fox News @ Night’ with insight. An overnight retreat in Wisconsin this summer involving 152 high school-aged boys, counselors and staff resulted in 116 coronavirus infections after one student who had tested negative for the