Covid symptoms last a year for many patients: study

13 Sept 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

A new Chinese study indicates that approximately half of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 continue to experience at least one persistent symptom, such as fatigue or muscle weakness, a year after discharge.
The research highlights that one in three patients still suffers from shortness of breath 12 months post-diagnosis, with higher rates among those who had more severe initial infections.
Termed 'long Covid,' the condition significantly impairs patients' ability to return to normal life and work, underscoring the urgent need for effective treatments and rehabilitation strategies.
The study, the largest on long Covid to date, reveals that full recovery for many patients extends beyond one year, presenting a significant modern medical challenge.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.