Using metabolomics to better understand COVID-19 symptoms UKLLC

The effects of COVID depend on each patient and range from no symptoms to fatal cases. COVID complications are more common in older patients or those who already have health
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conditions. However, COVID can also be severe for healthy middle-aged individuals. We need to better understand why some patients have severe COVID symptoms.
In this study, we will use detailed blood tests to see if there are differences between patients with severe symptoms and those that were mostly fine. NHS healthcare information and study questionnaires are needed to know if patients had COVID and what their symptoms were.
The findings of the project will allow us to better identify individuals that could be at risk of severe COVID. This is beneficial for the entire population since we are all at risk of catching COVID. Our findings will allow individuals that may develop serious symptoms to be better identified. This will then help putting measures in place to protect them against the virus.