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Prateeksha Shetty, a clinical psychologist, helps patients to focus on their emotional and mental recovery. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Studies have shown a relatively significant number of people experience lasting symptoms long after they receive the all-clear. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Helping patients who were seriously ill with Covid to physically recover is only part of the process. Many suffer 'brain fog', dizziness and issues with their eyesight. Reem Mohammed / The National
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RAK Hospital's programme helps with, cognitive, dietary and psychological support. Reem Mohammed / The National
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RAK Hospital's programme helps with, cognitive, dietary and psychological support. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Ms Gloor said more Covid patients are coming forward to seek help. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Prateeksha Shetty, a clinical psychologist, helps patients to focus on their emotional and mental recovery. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Studies have shown a relatively significant number of people experience lasting symptoms long after they receive the all-clear. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Helping patients who were seriously ill with Covid to physically recover is only part of the process. Many suffer 'brain fog', dizziness and issues with their eyesight. Reem Mohammed / The National
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RAK Hospital's programme helps with, cognitive, dietary and psychological support. Reem Mohammed / The National
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RAK Hospital's programme helps with, cognitive, dietary and psychological support. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Ms Gloor said more Covid patients are coming forward to seek help. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Prateeksha Shetty, a clinical psychologist, helps patients to focus on their emotional and mental recovery. Reem Mohammed / The National
Brain fog and insomnia ‘common in Covid long-haulers’
RAK Hospital study looks at fallout from pandemic and why some patients struggle to shift symptoms
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