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Long Covid: could chronic fatigue syndrome be taken seriously at last?
Pharma Technology Focus is the essential reading material for decision-makers in the pharmaceutical industry, bringing you the latest news and analysis in an exciting, interactive format. This digital magazine brings together the latest insights and innovations from across the industry, including new discoveries, R&D and clinical trials, manufacturing technologies and supply chain management, as well as insiders’ views and in-depth analysis of the latest market and investment trends and regulatory changes affecting the industry.
2021
Abstract
Around one in ten patients who recovered from Covid-19 are experiencing post-viral infection symptoms, also referred to as long Covid syndrome. This currently widespread condition seems to mirror symptoms of post-viral myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) aka chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a chronic condition that still struggles to be understood. These symptoms include: extreme tiredness, brain fog, joints ache and flu-like symptoms. While long Covid has already drawn the attention of national institutes for research and is being clinically recognised as a condition, ME sufferers feel neglected and unheard. The article aims to explain how the surge in long Covid research fundings could be a turning point for the ME community too, “even when some patients may feel it’s too little too late”.
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The Problem of ‘Long Haul’ COVID
Scientific American covers the advances in research and discovery that are changing our understanding of the world and shaping our lives. Founded 1845, it is the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States and now reaches more than 10 million people around the world each month through its website, print and digital editions, newsletters and app.
2021
Abstract
Long COVID is very real and its chronic health manifestations can be quite debilitating. This article aims to shed light on the complications of this syndrome, which is affecting a significant number of individuals. The persistent effects are wide-ranging and include cognitive issues like brain fog and memory/attention problems, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, nausea, diarrhea, intermittent spiking fevers. Authors report that much more research and care provision strategies are urgently needed in order to tackle the post-viral pandemic we are facing.
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Functional Medicine and Women’s Health: Interview with Joel Evans, MD Part 2: Menopause & Stress
Metagenics Institute is a trusted, peer-to-peer, evidence-based educational resource for nutrition and personalized medicine. Their mission is to transform healthcare by inspiring and educating practitioners, and their patients, about personalized lifestyle medicine.
2021
Abstract
In this article, the Metagenics Institute meets Joel Evans, MD and asks him questions in regards to which functional medicine options women can refer to when dealing with menopause and stress. They give useful insights to women on how to address discomfort, sleep disturbances, hot flushes, mood and sexual health. Furthermore, they explain which functional medicine tests can be recommended to assess stress and fatigue levels, and which are the biochemical consequences that these two can have on the body of menopausal women - and therefore which imbalances need to be taken into consideration.