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Guidance Statement for Mental Health Symptoms of Long COVID Announced by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Long COVID can cause new mental health symptoms, worsen existing mental health conditions, or mimic other LC symptoms.

Key Points: 
  • Long COVID can cause new mental health symptoms, worsen existing mental health conditions, or mimic other LC symptoms.
  • Long COVID can cause new mental health symptoms and can also worsen existing mental health conditions or mimic other Long COVID symptoms.
  • "There really is some nuance in looking at the mental health symptoms of Long COVID because Long COVID symptoms that are related to mental health can also exacerbate or mimic other symptoms of Long COVID, such as fatigue, brain fog, and sleep disturbances," said Abby Cheng, MD, FAAPMR, author of the guidance.
  • Traditional nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic mental health treatments, such as SSRIs, should be considered in tandem for treating mental health symptoms of Long COVID.

Hoag Welcomes Renowned Specialist to lead Pain Management Program

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag is advancing the care and management of pain patients in Orange County with the addition of Charles De Mesa, D.O, M.P.H., who will serve as Chief of Interventional Pain, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the Hoag Spine Center.

Key Points: 
  • He joins the multidisciplinary, specialized team of spine care experts at Hoag to lead and develop the outpatient interventional pain management and rehabilitation services.
  • "His role will expand Hoag's commitment to comprehensive management and continuity of care for patients contending with pain."
  • Dr. De Mesa comes to Hoag from the University of California, Davis, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, where he served as the principal investigator in multiple pain management trials.
  • "Pain management is a critical component of what we do at the Hoag Spine Center," said Adam Kanter, M.D., associate executive medical director of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute.

Neurological Long COVID Symptoms Guidance Statement Announced by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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New data suggests antiviral treatments for COVID-19 may help prevent Long COVID, but millions of Americans still suffer from symptoms of Long COVID.

Key Points: 
  • New data suggests antiviral treatments for COVID-19 may help prevent Long COVID, but millions of Americans still suffer from symptoms of Long COVID.
  • "Identifying patients with progressive or ominous "red flag" neurological symptoms is essential for emergent triaging," said Dr. Leslie Rydberg, co-author of the neurology Long COVID guidance statement.
  • "These symptoms may be due to Long COVID versus another medical condition, but a history and physical examination is essential."
  • The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the national medical specialty organization representing more than 10,000 physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Mark D. Bergsten as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Field of Osteopathic Medicine

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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SUFFOLK, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mark D. Bergsten is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Field of Osteopathic Medicine.

Key Points: 
  • SUFFOLK, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Mark D. Bergsten is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Field of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Dr. Bergsten began his educational journey at Colby College where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
  • He continued at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
  • Also known as a physiatrist, Dr. Bergsten practices in Norfolk VA and is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

John E. Toerge is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John E. Toerge, DO is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the medical field.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John E. Toerge, DO is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the medical field.
  • Dr. Toerge earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the College of Wooster.
  • He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine degree at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University.
  • Dr. Toerge finished a residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Pediatric and Autonomic Dysfunction Long COVID Symptoms Guidance Statements Released by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) announced new guidance for diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with Long COVID symptoms and patients with autonomic dysfunction symptoms of Long COVID.

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) announced new guidance for diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with Long COVID symptoms and patients with autonomic dysfunction symptoms of Long COVID.
  • These statements are part of a multidisciplinary collaborative consensus guidance series for the most predominant Long COVID symptoms.
  • Patients with autonomic dysfunction due to Long COVID may have difficulty remaining upright or standing without experiencing symptoms.
  • The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the national medical specialty organization representing more than 10,000 physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Mymee Acquires Breakthrough Health, Leading Digital Health Platform for Multiple Sclerosis

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mymee, a leading provider of specialized care and support for people with significant symptoms associated with autoimmune disease and long COVID, has acquired Berlin-based Breakthrough Health, the creator of the #1 mobile app Emilyn for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). With the acquisition, Mymee gains deeper expertise in the unique needs of MS patients and brings on Breakthrough Health's experienced leadership to help scale Mymee's personalized health platform and research.

Key Points: 
  • With the acquisition, Mymee gains deeper expertise inthe unique needs of MS patients and brings on Breakthrough Health's experienced leadership to help scale Mymee's personalized health platform and research.
  • Mymee is dedicated to changing the future of precision research and care for complex autoimmune diseases.
  • In 2021, Breakthrough Health won the MS Challenge from EIT Health for most innovative MS startup and partner for MS patient support.
  • In 2022, Mymee joined NYCHBL's Digital Health 100 as a women's health company to watch and one of the most innovative health startups in New York.

Long COVID Cardiovascular Complications Likely to Have Lasting Negative Impact on Health, Economy, According to New Consensus Guidance Statement Released by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) announced new guidance for diagnosing and treating Long COVID cardiovascular complications .

Key Points: 
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) announced new guidance for diagnosing and treating Long COVID cardiovascular complications .
  • An estimated eight to twenty-five million Americans have or have had symptoms of Long COVID, based on extrapolated data from the Journal of the American Medical Association and AAPM&R's Long COVID Dashboard .
  • Cardiovascular complications are common and can be a serious Long COVID symptom.
  • The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the national medical specialty organization representing more than 10,000 physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

John E. Toerge, DO is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John E. Toerge, DO is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Physiatrist for his decades of outstanding work in the Medical field.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- John E. Toerge, DO is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Physiatrist for his decades of outstanding work in the Medical field.
  • Dr. Toerge is the Owner and Medical Director at his private Physiatry practice, John E. Toerge DO LLC.
  • He works with patients who have diseases or injuries that affect their ability to move and helps them to achieve the best outcomes possible.
  • He believes that the best results occur when patients are adequately informed and actively involved in their treatment process.

Consensus Guidance Statements on Diagnosing and Treating Long COVID Symptoms of Breathing Discomfort and Cognitive Symptoms Released by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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This is the first and only multidisciplinary collaborative consensus guidance for Long COVID symptoms.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first and only multidisciplinary collaborative consensus guidance for Long COVID symptoms.
  • Long COVID symptoms are varied and ongoing and include neurological challenges, cognitive symptoms such as brain fog, respiratory issues, fatigue, pain and mobility issues.
  • "Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians are uniquely qualified to help guide the multidisciplinary effort needed to develop Long COVID diagnosis and treatment guidance."
  • Learn more about the consensus guidance methodology , the Long COVID Dashboard and AAPM&R's Long COVID Call to Action .