Tag: Long COVID
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Cork Nurse with Long Covid Faces Home Threat as Pandemic Pay Ends
Overview: A looming financial crisis for nurses with long Covid A nurse from Cork who has been battling long Covid fears she could lose her home as the pandemic-era financial supports come to an end. The struggle highlights broader concerns about how remaining workers still receiving pandemic payments will transition back to standard income or…
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Cork nurse with long COVID faces loss of home as pandemic payments end
Long COVID and financial strain collide for Cork nurse A nurse in Cork who has been battling long COVID says her family may lose their home as the government winds down a pandemic-era financial support scheme. The staff member, among about 120 workers still receiving payments under the scheme, has faced months of alternating relief…
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Cork Nurse Faces Uncertain Future as Pandemic Pay Ends for Long-Covid Workers
Overview: The looming cliff for long-COVID healthcare workers In Cork, a dedicated nurse battling long-COVID concerns more than her health—she fears losing her home as the emergency pandemic-era payment scheme winds down. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has stepped in, pressing the health committee chair and Social Democrats TD Padraig Rice to hear…
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Long COVID researchers uncover link between microclots and NETs, shedding light on lingering symptoms
New study spotlights a possible physiological link in long COVID Scientists are delving deeper into the mystery of long COVID, and a recent study adds a crucial piece to the puzzle. Researchers have identified a structural association between circulating microclots and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in patients experiencing prolonged symptoms after COVID-19. While not a…
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New Clues in the Long COVID Puzzle: Microclots and NETs Linked
Unraveling a Complex Puzzle Scientists have taken another meaningful step in understanding long COVID, uncovering a structural link between circulating microclots and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). This discovery adds to a growing body of evidence that the syndrome may involve a subtle interplay between the immune system and the blood’s clotting machinery. While the findings…
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New piece in the long COVID puzzle: microclots linked to NETs reveal deeper physiological ties
What the study found Researchers investigating long COVID have identified a structural association between circulating microclots and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in patients suffering from persistent symptoms. This finding points to a possible interaction between the body’s clotting system and immune response mechanisms that could help explain why some people experience prolonged fatigue, brain fog,…
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How Functional Neurological Disorder Is Discussed on X (Twitter): A Mixed-Methods Look at Narratives, Influencers, and Network Structures
Introduction: FND in the Social Media Era Functional neurological disorder (FND) sits at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry, challenging both clinicians and patients with its diverse presentations. In recent years, social media has emerged as a crucial arena for information, support, and debate around FND. This article summarizes a mixed-methods study that examined how…
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An Exploration of How Functional Neurological Disorder Is Discussed on X (Twitter): Mixed Methods Study Using Social Network and Content Analysis
Introduction: Framing FND in the Digital Age Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) sits at the crossroads of neurology and psychiatry, with patient experiences often shaped by online narratives as much as clinical findings. This article summarizes a mixed methods study that investigates how FND is discussed on X (formerly Twitter), identifying influential voices, network structures, and…
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Functional Neurological Disorder in the Age of X: A Mixed-Methods Look at Online Narratives
Introduction Functional neurological disorder (FND) sits at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry, characterized by symptoms such as weakness, seizures, and sensory disturbances. In recent years, public understanding has evolved alongside renewed scientific interest, yet stigma, misrepresentation, and uneven access to care persist. This article distills a mixed-methods study that analyzes discussions about FND on…
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Post-COVID Olfactory Dysfunction Linked to Amygdala Changes
Understanding the link between persistent smell loss and brain changes after COVID-19 Researchers have identified measurable changes in brain regions tied to emotion and sensory processing in people who continue to experience a loss or distortion of smell long after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study, published in Scientific Reports, used advanced MRI techniques to investigate…