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A team of doctors, scientists, public health specialists and health economists from six universities – Queen Mary University & Kings College, London, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Edinburgh & Swansea Universities and Queen’s University, Belfast – have joined together in a national study investigating how long-standing medical conditions like vasculitis and other factors like diet & lifestyle may interact to influence susceptibility to coronavirus disease and its complications.

The national study goes under the title “Covidence UK”. This might lead to simple modifications to these factors which could reduce the risk of coronavirus disease while we wait for a vaccine. As some vasculitis patients are at increased risk of coronavirus, this study may be of special relevance.

The researchers are looking to recruit a broad mix of people from all over the UK, including those who have NOT had coronavirus infection, and those who HAVE already had proven or suspected coronavirus infection.

The study will involve filling in an on-line questionnaire to collect information about your lifestyle, diet, long- standing conditions and prescribed treatment. Completion takes 30-60 minutes. After that, you will be contacted monthly via email to report possible symptoms of coronavirus disease. The data you provide will be linked to your medical records, to allow the study team to investigate whether coronavirus infection may affect long-term health. For further information, please visit the study website:

qmul.ac.uk/covidence/

(Adopted from the VasculitisUK forum and website: vasculitis.org.uk/news/help...

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nuigini

So happy these studies are being done...so sad I can't contribute.

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jinasc

Just in case they accept octogenarians............. idunnit🤔

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Grammy80 in reply to jinasc

You are funny!! I don't think they want to contaminate it with anyone from the states, no matter how old~!! 👵🏻

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jinasc in reply to Grammy80

Hi there - don't worry, it is not the only time that stuff is done in UK only. Other Countries are just the same..............USA runs them we cannot join in. Think it is something to do with protocols and not having access to other stuff..........

I only found this out with the 'Your Ears' research project.

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to jinasc

Me too! dunnit - not octogenarian!

Vikings to the fore.

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Telian

I’ve started it. Won’t help me but hopefully future generations will benefit.

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Dunno - CV isn't going away any time soon I fear!

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magmapearl3

Hi PMRpro. I assume the team only want UK residents involved in the study?

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Think that is what it says yes

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Horsewhisper

Done!

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Topcar

Completed👍

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Mai45

Done!

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Longtimer

Just filled it in.....Thank you

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Sweetlucy

Have registered.

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Just completed

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