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Swedish study finds higher kidney-injury risk up to a year after Covid

A microscope, sample tubes and laboratory equipment on a workbench.
A microscope, sample tubes and laboratory equipment on a workbench. Illustrative photograph. Pavel Danilyuk / Pexels License

People who had Covid faced an elevated risk of kidney injury for up to a year afterwards, according to new research presented by Umeå University. The greatest risks were observed among men, people over 50 and those who had severe illness.

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