4 citations
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December 2023 in “Research Review” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers reported that 77% of 300 COVID-19 survivors experienced long COVID-19 symptoms such as fatigue and hair loss, with symptoms more likely in females, younger age groups, and hospitalized patients.
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February 2022 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” This review reports that women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at 28%–50% higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with increased rates of COVID-19-related hospitalization, morbidity, and mortality.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This article reports a case of Rowell syndrome in a woman with chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus that appeared to be triggered by COVID-19 infection, suggesting a potential connection.
151 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This systematic review observed that a significant number of COVID-19 patients report long-term symptoms, including neurologic complaints and chronic fatigue, highlighting the presence of "post-COVID syndrome.
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October 2022 in “Cureus” This study found that patients over 45, those with obesity, and those experiencing 15 or more COVID-19 symptoms had a higher likelihood of developing severe long COVID-19.