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Calculated Shard: 35 (from laksa054)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa035.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://sncs-prod-external.mayo.edu/hometown-health/featured-topic/brain-fog-from-long-covid-19\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://sncs-prod-external.mayo.edu/hometown-health/featured-topic/brain-fog-from-long-covid-19\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/sncs-prod-external.mayo.edu\/hometown-health\/featured-topic\/brain-fog-from-long-covid-19","crawl_time":1774369258,"first_indexed_time":1698975659,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"edu,mayo!sncs-prod-external,\/hometown-health\/featured-topic\/brain-fog-from-long-covid-19 s443","src_root_hash":"15756261277578878235","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Brain fog from long COVID-19 - Mayo Clinic Health System","meta_descriptions":["One symptom of post-COVID syndrome is described as \"brain fog.\" Learn what you can do if you are experiencing this and related symptoms."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Long COVID-19\n, also known as post-COVID syndrome, involves a wide range of health problems that occur many weeks, months and years after recovering from COVID-19 infection. Sometimes, symptoms of long COVID-19 can include cognitive difficulties.\n\"Brain fog\" has been used to describe some of these symptoms. While \"brain fog\" is not a medical condition, it's a term used for certain symptoms that can affect one's ability to think.\nBillie Schultz, M.D.\n, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation expert, discusses what can be done to help patients experiencing \"brain fog.\"\nShort-term memory loss, confusion and difficulty concentrating are all things those suffering from \"brain fog\" may experience after recovering from COVID-19 infection.\n\"'Brain fog' is just kind of this feeling that you're trying to do something, and it's taking more effort. It's harder to do. You don't feel like you're picking up all of those details — almost as if you're driving through a fog,\" says Dr. Schultz.\nWhile there's no one-size-fits-all treatment that can cure these cognitive difficulties, some rehabilitation strategies can retrain the brain to work on the areas that are most challenging.\n\"Typically, it means going into work with a therapist initially once or twice over the course of a month. And getting homework. 'I want you to try to utilize these strategies in your day-to-day life.' Because, ultimately, that's what decides if they're working.\"\nDr. Schultz stresses that people should address any cognitive symptoms that affect their day-to-day life, regardless of whether those symptoms are related to long COVID-19.\n\"The most important thing you can do as a patient is to share honestly with your providers what you're experiencing,\" says Dr. Schultz.\nOther post-COVID syndrome signs and symptoms include:\nBlood clots and blood vessel problems\nChest pain\nCough\nDepression or anxiety\nDizziness when you stand\nFast or pounding heartbeat\nFatigue\nFever\nJoint pain\nLoss of smell or taste\nMemory, concentration or sleep problems\nMuscle pain or headache\nOrgan damage, such as damage to the lungs, heart, kidney and brain\nShortness of breath or difficulty breathing\nWorsened symptoms after physical or mental activities\nInformation in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. 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You don't feel like you're picking up all of those details — almost as if you're driving through a fog,\" says Dr. Schultz.\n\nWhile there's no one-size-fits-all treatment that can cure these cognitive difficulties, some rehabilitation strategies can retrain the brain to work on the areas that are most challenging.\n\n\"Typically, it means going into work with a therapist initially once or twice over the course of a month. And getting homework. 'I want you to try to utilize these strategies in your day-to-day life.' 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Boilerpipe Text	Long COVID-19 , also known as post-COVID syndrome, involves a wide range of health problems that occur many weeks, months and years after recovering from COVID-19 infection. Sometimes, symptoms of long COVID-19 can include cognitive difficulties. "Brain fog" has been used to describe some of these symptoms. While "brain fog" is not a medical condition, it's a term used for certain symptoms that can affect one's ability to think. Billie Schultz, M.D. , a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation expert, discusses what can be done to help patients experiencing "brain fog." Short-term memory loss, confusion and difficulty concentrating are all things those suffering from "brain fog" may experience after recovering from COVID-19 infection. "'Brain fog' is just kind of this feeling that you're trying to do something, and it's taking more effort. It's harder to do. You don't feel like you're picking up all of those details — almost as if you're driving through a fog," says Dr. Schultz. While there's no one-size-fits-all treatment that can cure these cognitive difficulties, some rehabilitation strategies can retrain the brain to work on the areas that are most challenging. "Typically, it means going into work with a therapist initially once or twice over the course of a month. And getting homework. 'I want you to try to utilize these strategies in your day-to-day life.' Because, ultimately, that's what decides if they're working." Dr. Schultz stresses that people should address any cognitive symptoms that affect their day-to-day life, regardless of whether those symptoms are related to long COVID-19. "The most important thing you can do as a patient is to share honestly with your providers what you're experiencing," says Dr. Schultz. Other post-COVID syndrome signs and symptoms include: Blood clots and blood vessel problems Chest pain Cough Depression or anxiety Dizziness when you stand Fast or pounding heartbeat Fatigue Fever Joint pain Loss of smell or taste Memory, concentration or sleep problems Muscle pain or headache Organ damage, such as damage to the lungs, heart, kidney and brain Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Worsened symptoms after physical or mental activities Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific understanding, along with guidelines and recommendations, may have changed since the original publication date.
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Sometimes, symptoms of long COVID-19 can include cognitive difficulties. "Brain fog" has been used to describe some of these symptoms. While "brain fog" is not a medical condition, it's a term used for certain symptoms that can affect one's ability to think. [Billie Schultz, M.D.](https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/schultz-billie-a-m-d/bio-20055456 "Opens in a new window."), a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation expert, discusses what can be done to help patients experiencing "brain fog." Short-term memory loss, confusion and difficulty concentrating are all things those suffering from "brain fog" may experience after recovering from COVID-19 infection. "'Brain fog' is just kind of this feeling that you're trying to do something, and it's taking more effort. It's harder to do. You don't feel like you're picking up all of those details — almost as if you're driving through a fog," says Dr. Schultz. While there's no one-size-fits-all treatment that can cure these cognitive difficulties, some rehabilitation strategies can retrain the brain to work on the areas that are most challenging. "Typically, it means going into work with a therapist initially once or twice over the course of a month. And getting homework. 'I want you to try to utilize these strategies in your day-to-day life.' Because, ultimately, that's what decides if they're working." Dr. Schultz stresses that people should address any cognitive symptoms that affect their day-to-day life, regardless of whether those symptoms are related to long COVID-19. 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Readable Markdown	[Long COVID-19](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351 "Opens in a new window."), also known as post-COVID syndrome, involves a wide range of health problems that occur many weeks, months and years after recovering from COVID-19 infection. Sometimes, symptoms of long COVID-19 can include cognitive difficulties. "Brain fog" has been used to describe some of these symptoms. While "brain fog" is not a medical condition, it's a term used for certain symptoms that can affect one's ability to think. [Billie Schultz, M.D.](https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/schultz-billie-a-m-d/bio-20055456 "Opens in a new window."), a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation expert, discusses what can be done to help patients experiencing "brain fog." Short-term memory loss, confusion and difficulty concentrating are all things those suffering from "brain fog" may experience after recovering from COVID-19 infection. "'Brain fog' is just kind of this feeling that you're trying to do something, and it's taking more effort. It's harder to do. You don't feel like you're picking up all of those details — almost as if you're driving through a fog," says Dr. Schultz. While there's no one-size-fits-all treatment that can cure these cognitive difficulties, some rehabilitation strategies can retrain the brain to work on the areas that are most challenging. "Typically, it means going into work with a therapist initially once or twice over the course of a month. And getting homework. 'I want you to try to utilize these strategies in your day-to-day life.' Because, ultimately, that's what decides if they're working." Dr. Schultz stresses that people should address any cognitive symptoms that affect their day-to-day life, regardless of whether those symptoms are related to long COVID-19. "The most important thing you can do as a patient is to share honestly with your providers what you're experiencing," says Dr. Schultz. #### Other post-COVID syndrome signs and symptoms include: - Blood clots and blood vessel problems - Chest pain - Cough - Depression or anxiety - Dizziness when you stand - Fast or pounding heartbeat - Fatigue - Fever - Joint pain - Loss of smell or taste - Memory, concentration or sleep problems - Muscle pain or headache - Organ damage, such as damage to the lungs, heart, kidney and brain - Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing - Worsened symptoms after physical or mental activities Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting. Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific understanding, along with guidelines and recommendations, may have changed since the original publication date.
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