Long Covid

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9484810/
Here is the article link. I was unable to post the full article.

Hey Doc, I don't see your articles here

Below is the summary from original article https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/08/long-covid-impact-quality-of-life-cancer-study

• Research suggests that people with long Covid have a lower health-related quality of life than those with advanced cancers.
• Fatigue is the most impactful symptom for long Covid patients, worse than cancer-related anemia or severe kidney disease.
• Long Covid patients have lower quality of life scores compared to those with advanced cancers and similar impact to stroke patients and people with Parkinson's disease.
• Long Covid is often overlooked, and there is a need for more research and support services for managing this condition.
• Approximately 17% of people who get Covid develop long Covid, affecting about 1.4 million people in the UK.
• The study, funded by NIHR, looked at over 3,750 patients referred to a long Covid clinic.
• Fatigue has the greatest impact on patients' day-to-day activities, work, relationships, and social activities.
• The study aims to improve treatment options and allocate resources more effectively based on a better understanding of long Covid symptoms.
• More research is needed to develop evidence-based services and support for long Covid patients.

This is a good resource. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453380/the-long-covid-handbook-by-altmann-gez-medinger-and-professor-danny/9781529900125

Dr. Altman is an Immunologist, and Gez is a person with lived experience. The book balances science and patient experiences well.

Gez's YT channel is helpful too.