TLDR Post-COVID conditions increase health care needs for six months after infection.
The cohort study observed an increased health care burden associated with post-COVID conditions (PCC) in the 6 months following the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection. This finding highlighted the need for health care systems to adapt and allocate resources strategically to manage the long-term effects on patients who had been infected with the virus. The study provided important evidence to guide these adjustments during the ongoing global pandemic.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Infection” Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms but still report satisfactory quality of life and return to work.
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May 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most COVID-19 patients in hospitals have androgenetic alopecia, more in men, suggesting a link between androgen sensitivity and severe COVID-19 symptoms.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Male pattern hair loss could hint at androgens affecting COVID-19 severity.
