We know that being admitted to hospital can be a worrying time for all those involved; this is made more difficult by not being able to visit your friend or family member at this time. Below we explain more about coronavirus and what to expect if your family member or friend is admitted to one of our hospitals with COVID-19.
CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-ray and computer technology to make detailed pictures of the organs and structures inside your chest. These images are more detailed than regular X-rays. They can give more information about injuries or diseases of the chest organs.
At Nuvance Health, we’re seeing patients who are thankful because they recovered from COVID-19, but are now worried because they have lingering neurological symptoms. Nationwide, a small number of people who recovered from COVID-19 are reporting neurological concerns such as headache, dizziness, lingering loss of smell or taste, muscle weakness, nerve damage, and trouble thinking or concentrating — sometimes called “COVID fog” or “brain fog”.
There is growing evidence that, in addition to attacking patients’ lungs, the coronavirus also targets the central nervous system, causing adverse neurological symptoms.
It is unclear if people with diabetes are at increased risk of getting COVID-19 (coronavirus), but if you get infected you are more at risk of serious complications.
In the majority of people, the symptoms of COVID-19 are relatively mild and do not require specialist treatment in a hospital. Mild symptoms may include a fever, a cough, a sore throat, tiredness, and shortness of breath. However, people with diabetes may have a higher risk of developing severe complications, such as difficulty breathing or pneumonia.
This rapid advice guide examines the evidence and makes recommendations for the use of chest imaging in acute care of adult patients with suspected, probable or confirmed COVID-19. Imaging modalities considered are radiography, computed tomography and ultrasound. This guide addresses the care pathway from presentation of the patient to a health facility to patient discharge. It considers different levels of disease severity, from asymptomatic individuals to critically ill patients. Accounting for variations in the benefits and harms of chest imaging in different situations, remarks are provided to describe the circumstances under which each recommendation would benefit patients. The guide also includes implementation considerations for different settings, provides suggestions for impact monitoring and evaluation and identifies knowledge gaps meriting further research.
Having cancer may put you at a higher risk of serious illness if you get COVID-19 (coronavirus). Some cancer treatments can cause a weak immune system. You need to take extra care to protect yourself.
There is growing evidence that, in addition to attacking patients’ lungs, the coronavirus also targets the central nervous system, causing adverse neurological symptoms.