Long COVID poses lasting health risks for young people
- New studies led by University of Pennsylvania investigators found long COVID causes significant long-term health risks for young people.
- Researchers examined health records of millions under age 21 comparing those with and without past SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Risks included problems affecting cardiovascular, kidney, and gastrointestinal systems after the acute phase.
- Analyses showed a 63 percent higher cardiovascular risk and 17 percent higher risk for chronic kidney disease.
- Findings suggest clinicians should monitor pediatric patients for long COVID signs and prepare treatment, Yong Chen stated.
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Vaccination rate and symptoms of long COVID among dental teams in Germany
Although COVID-19 is no longer a global public health threat, its consequences persist, with long COVID affecting at least 10% of patients and manifesting in various organ systems. National and international health agencies promoted vaccination to enhance population immunity, prioritizing healthcare personnel due to their high occupational risk. In a previous study, we found that the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among dental teams in Germany …
Multiple studies show that children face elevated health risks after COVID infection
Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to a group of new studies led by investigators at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Long COVID poses lasting health risks for young people
Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to a group of new studies led by investigators at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
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