[Long-/Post-COVID symptoms in a hotspot collective of the first wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Germany].

Introduction: Despite a high number of long/post-COVID cases and an enormous psychological strain on the part of the patients, no scientific consensus has yet been reached on a clearly defined disease entity. The comprehensive media coverage has made the public more sensitive to this topic, which makes it more difficult to take an objective perspective.

Methods: We report on long/post-COVID symptoms in a hotspot collective of the first SARS-CoV-2 wave of infections in Germany; these infections began in Spring 2020 and therefore preceded the start of an intensive media coverage.

[Risk factors for a severe course of COVID-19 in a hotspot clinic during the first and second wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Germany].

Background: During the first wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, Weiden Hospital was a hotspot and was thus in an exceptional medical situation. This study deals with the question of whether the recognized risk factors for a severe course of COVID-19 also apply to the patients treated in Weiden Hospital during this time or whether other factors could have influenced patient outcomes.

Methods: In a retrospective analysis, data on 669 patients of Weiden Hospital with proven SARS-CoV-2 infections in the first year of the pandemic were evaluated.

Affective associations towards running: fuzzy patterns of implicit-explicit interaction in young female runners and non-runners.

Empirical evidence demonstrates that high concordance and low discrepancy of implicit and explicit affective processes facilitate consistent exercise behavior. Novice runners often have difficulties implementing their running behavior on a regular basis resulting in irregular running behavior. To investigate the potential value of affective associations 89 young female runners (regular and irregular) and non-runners were recruited.