One-Year Adverse Outcomes Among Adults With Long COVID vs Those Without COVID-19 (JAMA Network)

About The Study: This case-control study leveraged a large commercial insurance database and found increased rates of adverse outcomes over a 1-year period for a post–COVID-19 condition (long COVID) cohort surviving the acute phase of illness. The results indicate a need for continued monitoring for at-risk individuals, particularly in the area of cardiovascular and pulmonary management. EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023

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Authors: Andrea DeVries, Ph.D., of Elevance Health, Inc., in Indianapolis, is the corresponding author.

(doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.0010)

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