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Long COVID as a risk factor for hypersomnolence and fatigue: insights from the ...
Sarkanen, Tomi; Merikanto, Ilona; Bjorvatn, Bjorn; Chung, Frances; Holzinger, Brigitte; Morin, Charles M.; Penzel, Thomas; Gennaro, Luigi deBackground: Hypersomnolence, defined as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), excessive quantity of sleep (EQS), sleep inertia, and fatigue reduce quality of life. We assessed associations of the COVID-19 pandemic, infection without long-term sequalae (short COVID, SC), and long COVID (LC) on hypersomnolence and fatigue in a large population across different countries. Methods: As part of an online questionnaire ...
Habitual short sleepers with pre-existing medical conditions are at higher risk...
Berezin, Linor; Waseem, Rida; Merikanto, Ilona; Benedict, Christian; Holzinger, Brigitte; De Gennaro, Luigi; Wing, Yun Kwok; Bjorvatn, BjørnStudy objectives: Preliminary evidence suggests that the risk of Long COVID is higher among people with pre-existing medical conditions. Based on its proven adjuvant role in immunity, habitual sleep duration may alter the risk of developing Long COVID. The objective of this study was to determine whether the odds of Long COVID are higher among those with pre-existing medical conditions, and whether the strength...