A recent study conducted in the UK has shed light on the long-term effects of COVID-19, which persist or emerge after the initial bout with the virus is believed to have “ended.” According to the study, patients suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19, also known as long COVID, reported worse fatigue and quality of life than those suffering from cancer. The study, conducted by scientists from University College London and the University of Exeter and published in the BMJ Open journal, examined more than 3,750 patients referred to a clinic due to still dealing with COVID-19 symptoms for at least three months after their initial infection. The patients recorded their symptoms, including fatigue, depression, anxiety, brain fog, and breathlessness, in an app. Over half of the patients reported being unable to work for at least one day in the past month, with 20% saying they were unable to work at all. Long COVID has had a significant impact on the day-to-day lives of those affected. Study co-author William Henley urges further studies to develop evidence-based services to support people struggling with the debilitating condition, which currently lacks adequate support and understanding.
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