Title : Recent advancements on long COVID in China: Insights from ClouDr
Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge public health crisis in the 21st century. In addition to the acute symptoms, a considerable proportion of patients worldwide have suffered from post-COVID-19 syndrome, commonly known as Long COVID. The impact of Long COVID on individual and public health burden cannot be ignored. According to recent researches, Long COVID has been affecting multiple organ systems throughout the body, with respiratory, mental, nervous and digestive symptoms often seen in Chinese population. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has underscored that viral infections are not merely acute events; their long-term effects pose significant challenges to individual health and public health systems, necessitating urgent attention. Timely and comprehensive information, guidance, and support are essential to effectively address these impacts. Clinical studies have demonstrated that a range of interventions, such as physical therapy, rehabilitation training, psychological support, cognitive behavioral therapy, and stem cell therapy, can alleviate Long COVID symptoms. Based on current evidence, it is crucial to strengthen scientific research on Long COVID and implement early monitoring and intervention strategies to mitigate its long-term health and economic burdens. As a leading provider of digital solutions for chronic disease management in China, ClouDr. conducted a groundbreaking real-world study on the impact of Long COVID, using its proprietary AI-driven research platform, ClouD DTx. Analyzing over 6.7 million diagnostic and prescription records from the Zhiyun Health Internet Hospital, the study revealed a high degree of concordance between between the surge in cough-related prescriptions and the trends in COVID-19 nucleic acid/antigen positivity rates reported by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. These findings, published in the International Journal of General Medicine, highlight the critical role of digital health tools in monitoring and managing the long-term progression of COVID-19. This research underscores the importance of leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights to address the complex challenges posed by Long COVID, paving the way for more effective prevention, management, and recovery strategies.
