February 12, 2024

A recent study backed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and conducted by medical researchers using electronic health records (EHR) from over 3 million patients has shed light on the long-term effects of COVID-19. The study focused on post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), commonly known as long COVID, analyzing symptoms and conditions occurring 31 to 150 days after a positive or negative COVID-19 test.

Key Findings:

  1. Hospitalized adults and children with positive COVID-19 tests had higher odds of being diagnosed with symptoms or shortness of breath 31 to 150 days post-infection compared to those with negative tests.
  2. Patients hospitalized and testing positive faced increased odds of being diagnosed with ≥3 symptoms or fatigue compared to those testing negative.
  3. Hospitalized adults with positive tests had higher risks of newly diagnosed type 1 or type 2 diabetes, hematologic disorders, or respiratory diseases compared to those with negative tests.
  4. Non-hospitalized adults with positive COVID-19 tests also faced higher odds of being diagnosed with certain symptoms or conditions