Category: COVID-19

COVID-19, Health, Health and Medicine

COVID-19 and Maternal Stress on an International Level

Author: Maegan Diep, Class of 2028 Pregnant women are among the many groups negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Encountering several stressors including social isolation, financial difficulties, and an increase in domestic violence, pregnant women are especially at risk for mental health issues. Exposure to stress during pregnancy can have numerous detrimental effects for both the mother and the infant. The mother becomes vulnerable to … Continue reading COVID-19 and Maternal Stress on an International Level

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COVID-19, General Psychology, Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Technology

The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Behavior

Laura Ladekarl, Class of 2025 THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MENTAL HEALTH AND GAMINGAs we got locked out of the world and got stuck inside, our computers became our escape. The impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was more than just shutdowns and quarantines, it impacted our behaviors and mental health. Specifically, there was an increase in depression, anxiety, and loneliness, along with an upswing … Continue reading The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Gaming Behavior

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2024-25, COVID-19, Health, Health and Medicine

Couch Potato Benefits: The Effects of COVID-19 on Nephrolithiasis Risk Factors

Kaylie Huang, Class of 2027 While the COVID-19 pandemic drastically disrupted the lifestyles of populations globally, an intriguing side effect is its notable impact on the levels of sodium in the average diet. While some have claimed that the lockdown helped improve diets due to decreased dining out and consumption of fast food, others have argued that the isolation instead encouraged snacking on salty foods … Continue reading Couch Potato Benefits: The Effects of COVID-19 on Nephrolithiasis Risk Factors

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2024-25, Biology, COVID-19, Health and Medicine, Immunology

Unraveling Long COVID: The Silent Impact of Reinfection

Tiffany Ang, Class of 2026 Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), or “Long COVID,” refers to ongoing or new symptoms that persist at least three months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Common symptoms include chest pain, cognitive dysfunction, shortness of breath, brain fog, headache, and fatigue. A study by Dr. Luft from Stony Brook University investigated the association between SARS-CoV-2 re-infection and the incidence of PASC among … Continue reading Unraveling Long COVID: The Silent Impact of Reinfection

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2024-25, COVID-19, Health, Health and Medicine, Technology

Telemedicine Visits: Alternative Approach to Healthcare?

Author: Amal Bilal, Class of 2028 Figure 1: Doctor and patient using telemedicine. Telemedicine has become increasingly popular because of its ability to increase savings for patients and providers, reduce hospital readmissions, and enhance patient quality of care. The COVID-19 pandemic saw an 80% decline in in-person health visits and a 683% increase in telemedicine visits between March 2 and April 14, 2020 (1). Teleophthalmology, … Continue reading Telemedicine Visits: Alternative Approach to Healthcare?

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2024-25, Computer Science, Computer Science, COVID-19, Depression, General Neuroscience, General Psychology, Machine Learning, mental health, Technology

What do Machines Know of Depression? Explaining Past Failures of Clinical Algorithms About MDD

Author: Ishmam Khan, Class of 2025 Figure 1: MDD is a devastating, extremely common, and fast-growing disease in terms of suffering, mortality, and cost to society. Since COVID-19, the rates of mental health disorders have increased significantly. One such disorder is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), a serious disorder affecting more than 8% of the US population. As of 2024, the remission rates, or rate of … Continue reading What do Machines Know of Depression? Explaining Past Failures of Clinical Algorithms About MDD

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2022-23, COVID-19, Disease, Health and Medicine

Bupropion as a Possible Treatment for COVID-19-Related Brain Fog

Jessica George ’24 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, and many have reported persistent symptoms even after recovery from the initial infection. One of the most common long-term symptoms reported is “brain fog,” a condition characterized by cognitive impairments such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue. A recent case series published by Dr. Samuel Reinfeld from the Stony Brook University … Continue reading Bupropion as a Possible Treatment for COVID-19-Related Brain Fog

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2022-23, COVID-19, Health and Medicine, Sociology, Year

Pandemic year brought on exacerbation of race, gender, and geographical disparities of drug overdoses

By: Jessica George, Class of 2024 The opioid epidemic has been a major public health crisis in the United States for several decades; fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has emerged as a significant contributor to the increase in drug overdose deaths in recent years. Given the prevalence and gravity of this problem, it is imperative to investigate any discrepancies that may exist between populations so as … Continue reading Pandemic year brought on exacerbation of race, gender, and geographical disparities of drug overdoses

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2022-23, COVID-19, Health and Medicine

As the Covid Pandemic Grew, Concern for Climate Change Shriveled

Sooraj Shah ’24 The COVID-19 pandemic has been featured on every television and newspaper since early 2020. Social media platforms were also covered with news about the virus including deaths, cases, and variants. As COVID grew, the coverage revolving around other public concerns seemingly took a back seat, one of these being climate change. A study led by Dr. Oleg Smirnov, a professor within the … Continue reading As the Covid Pandemic Grew, Concern for Climate Change Shriveled

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2022-23, COVID-19, Health, Health and Medicine

Finger Lengths and Their Ratios May Be Indicative of Covid-19 Risk

Lydia Wang ’26 SARS-CoV-2 is a virus that attacks the respiratory system, causing the disease COVID-19. The disease’s severity and risk factors have been shown to vary across certain populations. In particular, COVID-19 mortality rates were observed to be significantly higher in males than in females. One possible explanation for this cites testosterone levels, which have been seen to correlate with the ratio of digit … Continue reading Finger Lengths and Their Ratios May Be Indicative of Covid-19 Risk

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COVID-19, Depression, Health and Medicine, Psychology

Depression as a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Infection

Peter Gillespie ’25 Covid-19 has been at the forefront of concern for many since the pandemic struck, especially for patients with risk factors for severe diseases if infected by Covid-19. Respiratory and cardiovascular disease, old age, hypertension, and diabetes have already been established as high risk factors for severe Covid-19 infection. However, recent research from Dr. Sean Clouston and his colleagues has identified a new … Continue reading Depression as a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19 Infection

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2022-23, COVID-19, Health and Medicine, mental health

COVID-19 Causes Increased Anxiety In Lung Cancer Patients

Figure 1: Stony Brook University research team finds significant increase in psychological stress among lung cancer patients during pandemic. Zhifei Zeng ’23 COVID-19, which has ravaged the world, is still a public health concern and there are multiple theories about the cause of severe COVID-19 infection in young people. Previous research on genetic factors associated with severe COVID-19 has been limited to the gene pool … Continue reading COVID-19 Causes Increased Anxiety In Lung Cancer Patients

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