Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
I recovered from COVID but my nose didn't. Here's how I cope
Two and a half years ago, my nose stopped working.
Oct 10, 2022
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News tagged with smell loss
Neuroscience
Newly discovered barrier prevents immunity from reaching smell-sensing cells
Duke scientists have identified a previously unknown barrier that separates the bloodstream from smelling cells in the upper airway of mice, likely as a way to protect the brain.
Sep 21, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Treatment improves cognition in Down Syndrome patients
A new hormone treatment improved the cognitive function of six men with Down Syndrome by 10-30 percent, scientists said Thursday, adding the "promising" results may raise hopes of improving patients' quality of life.
Sep 4, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer's
Though we often undervalue our ability to smell compared to our abilities to see and hear, our olfactory sense provides our brain with critical information, from detecting potential dangers like smoke to recognizing the sweet ...
Jul 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'There is NO scent!' What Yankee Candle reviews can tell us about COVID-19 trends
It all started with a tweet.
Jun 13, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID: Six ways long-term smell loss can affect us
Early in the pandemic, multiple studies showed that about half of people with COVID lost their sense of smell (called anosmia) at some point during the course of infection. Roughly an additional 20% to 35% experienced a clinical ...
Jun 8, 2022
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Medical research
Researchers find cause of disordered smell
For people with parosmia, or distorted sense of smell, the aroma of freshly ground coffee can be as disgusting as burning rubbish.
May 27, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds sensory loss in ~100% of active COVID infections, which is twice as high as self-reports
The loss of smell and taste with a COVID-19 infection during the delta surge was a prevalent symptom and wasn't prevented by vaccination, new research suggests.
May 26, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Smell, taste loss less likely with newer COVID variants: Study
Since the early days of the pandemic, loss of smell and taste have been tied to COVID-19 infection. But a new study shows those telltale traits are much less likely with the Omicron variant than the earlier Alpha and Delta ...
May 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research priorities for smell disorders revealed
From stem cell therapy to regenerating smell receptors, experts at the University of East Anglia have helped develop a list of research priorities for people with smell and taste disorders.
May 9, 2022
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