Paxlovid reduces risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19
...antivirals may hold the key to preventing long COVID-19,” he added. “More research is needed to determine whether antiviral drugs other than Paxlovid are also effective at preventing long COVID.”...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/paxlovid-reduces-risk-of-long-term-health-problems-death-from-covid-19/
COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill
...been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Because the samples were obtained as patients were being admitted to the hospital, the proteins linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes were...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/covid-19-patients-blood-plasma-shows-who-is-most-likely-to-become-severely-ill/
Podcast: Loss of smell, heart problems common symptoms for long-haulers
...as our scientists and clinicians confront the COVID-19 pandemic. In the year since COVID-19 infections first appeared in the United States, a few things have become clear. One is that...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/podcast-loss-of-smell-heart-problems-common-symptoms-for-long-haulers/
For men, low testosterone means high risk of severe COVID-19
...hormones and cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19, when the symptoms linger over many months,” said Diwan, who is a cardiologist. “We also are interested in whether men recovering from COVID-19,...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/for-men-low-testosterone-means-high-risk-of-severe-covid-19/
COVID-19 patients at higher risk of death, health problems than those with flu
...year or five years from now there could be COVID-19 complications that we haven’t considered. Already, we’re aware of the long-haulers, or people who get COVID-19 but never fully recover....
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/covid-19-patients-at-higher-risk-of-death-health-problems-than-those-with-flu/
Blood cancer patients with COVID-19 fare better with convalescent plasma
...complications from COVID-19. Of the patients studied, 143 received convalescent plasma, and 823 did not. Of the 338 patients admitted to ICUs because of severe COVID-19 symptoms, such as difficulty...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/blood-cancer-patients-with-covid-19-more-likely-to-survive-if-given-antibodies-from-recovered-patients/
Repeat COVID-19 infections increase risk of organ failure, death
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost three years ago, scientists have learned that an initial infection can lead to short- and long-term health risks affecting nearly every organ system in...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/repeat-covid-19-infections-increase-risk-of-organ-failure-death/
COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later
...stroke and death. “Our findings highlight the serious long-term cardiovascular consequences of having a COVID-19 infection and emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as a way to prevent...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/covid-19-infections-increase-risk-of-heart-conditions-up-to-a-year-later/
On the front lines in the fight against COVID-19
...much of the day-to-day care for COVID-19 patients, and a large team of specialists who help guide the care. A multidisciplinary COVID-19 critical care task force that includes physicians from...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/on-the-front-lines-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/
Podcast: Brain-related issues can linger after patients recover from COVID-19
...faculty, staff and students at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In this episode, we learn more about one of the leading problems associated with long COVID-19. Those...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/podcast-brain-related-issues-can-linger-after-patients-recover-from-covid-19/
Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection
...a COVID-19 vaccine get it and a booster – even if previously infected. Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19. Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/good-news-mild-covid-19-induces-lasting-antibody-protection/
COVID-19 survivors face increased mental health risks up to a year later
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its third year, countless people have experienced varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges. However, those who have had COVID-19 have a...
https://medicine.washu.edu/news/covid-19-survivors-face-increased-mental-health-risks-up-to-a-year-later/