Nearly 31% of patients said they had a worse health-related quality of life now, compared to before getting COVID-19, the researchers reported. It’s not yet clear why COVID-19 causes these lasting effects. Many viruses are capable of creating what’s known as “post-viral syndrome,” which experts describe as health problems that persist long after the infection… Read More: A Third of COVID Survivors Have Long-Haul Symptoms »
Independent research experts iReach have released findings from a survey they carried out prior to the COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland. The survey, which was carried out on behalf of leading protection specialist Royal London, asked over 1,000 adults nationwide if they exercised regularly and if so, how often. 33% of respondents said they did in… Read More: New study shows that one third of Irish people exercise… »
Up to 30% of patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus are developing dangerous blood clots, according to medical experts. They say the clots, also known as thrombosis, could be contributing to the number of people dying. Severe inflammation in the lungs – a natural response of the body to the virus – is behind… Read More: Coronavirus: A third of hospital patients develop dangerous blood clots »
A third of hospitals in England put up car parking charges last year, with total income rising by a 10th, an investigation shows. The Press Association used the Freedom of Information Act to obtain data from more than 140 NHS trusts. The responses showed £254m had been raised during 2018-19 – up from £232m the… Read More: A third of hospitals ‘increased parking charges’ »