A recent study in the “Journal of Clinical Medicine” explored the long-term effects on sleep and circadian rhythms in COVID-19 survivors who experienced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Findings revealed that a year after hospital discharge, over 91% of these patients suffered poor sleep quality, with nearly 59% experiencing insomnia, highlighting the lasting impact of COVID-19 on sleep health.
SARS-CoV-2-associated ARDS can damage the heart without direct infection
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.
March 20, 2024