Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 29, 2025
03:53
Author Spotlight: Advancements in Multiplex Detection of Respiratory Viruses
Published on: November 10, 2023
1.3K
Just When We Thought That COVID Was Over: A Systematic Review
Maha Tariq1, Maitri V Acharekar1, Sara E Guerrero Saldivia1
1Research, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.
Cureus
|September 5, 2022
Summary
Many COVID-19 survivors experience persistent neurological and muscular symptoms, impacting their quality of life. This review highlights the long-term effects on these systems in long COVID patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- COVID-19 can lead to persistent debilitating symptoms in a significant number of recovered patients.
- Long-term neurological and psychiatric issues are frequently reported, lasting weeks to months post-infection.
- The impact on the central nervous system and muscular system warrants focused investigation in long COVID.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize existing literature on the long-term neurological and muscular effects of COVID-19.
- To identify key symptoms and factors contributing to prolonged COVID-19 (long COVID).
- To emphasize the impact of these persistent symptoms on patients' quality of life.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 29 studies.
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria applied for study selection.
- Quality appraisal of selected studies involving 6012 patients.
Main Results:
- Long-term effects on the central nervous system and muscular system are prevalent in long COVID.
- Debilitating symptoms significantly affect patients' quality of life.
- Underlying pathophysiologic manifestations and patient-specific factors contribute to symptom persistence.
Conclusions:
- Long COVID significantly impacts the central nervous system and muscular system, affecting quality of life.
- Further research is needed to understand ethnic and gender disparities, and treatment efficacy for long COVID symptoms.
- A multidisciplinary specialist team approach is crucial for managing post-COVID conditions.
More Related Videos
08:36Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Adjuvant Efficacy and Safety of Angong Niuhuang Pill in Viral Encephalitis Treatment
Published on: April 19, 2024
664
08:41Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection in K18 hACE2 Transgenic Mice Using Reporter-Expressing Recombinant SARS-CoV-2
Published on: November 5, 2021
2.9K
Related Concept Videos
01:18Factors Affecting Illness
4.3K
When a person's physical, emotional, intellectual, social development or spiritual functioning is compromised, this deviation from a healthy normal state is called illness. Illness creates stress that in turn harms individuals. Irritation, anger, denial, hopelessness, and fear are behavioral and emotional changes an individual experiences in the phases of illness. A variety of factors influence a person's health and well-being.
For instance, risk factors are connected to illness,...
For instance, risk factors are connected to illness,...
4.3K
01:18Steps in Outbreak Investigation
172
In the ever-evolving field of public health, statistical analysis serves as a cornerstone for understanding and managing disease outbreaks. By leveraging various statistical tools, health professionals can predict potential outbreaks, analyze ongoing situations, and devise effective responses to mitigate impact. For that to happen, there are a few possible stages of the analysis:
172
01:29Bias in Epidemiological Studies
543
Biases can arise at various stages of research, from study design and data collection to analysis and interpretation. Recognizing and addressing these biases is essential to ensure the validity and reliability of epidemiological findings.Broadly speaking, biases in epidemiology fall into three main categories: selection bias, information bias, and confounding. A more detailed description of possible biases is:
543
01:26Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection
12.2K
The hosts' susceptibility to infection depends on several factors. The integrity of the skin and mucous membranes helps protect the body against microbial attacks. When the skin is altered, the chance of infection, limb loss, and even death increases.
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
12.2K
01:30Types of Impact
636
Impacts can be classified in various forms, primarily under two subgroups: central impact and oblique impact. A central impact occurs when two objects collide head-on, possessing opposite velocities aligned along the line of impact. Conversely, an oblique impact occurs when two objects collide at an angle, resulting in a modification of both direction and velocity.
The coefficient of restitution is a metric for understanding the dynamics of impacts. It quantifies the ratio of relative velocity...
The coefficient of restitution is a metric for understanding the dynamics of impacts. It quantifies the ratio of relative velocity...
636
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
162
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
162