Long COVID patients show brain swelling linked to memory and concentration problems, study finds

abc.net.au/news/long-covid-brain-swelling-memory-problems-research-queensland/104917572 Long COVID patients exhibit swelling in an area of the brain linked to memory problems, poor concentration and delayed responses during conversations, researchers have found. Based on high-powered scanning,…[...]

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Incidence of Neurological Manifestations in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

Sasa Dragic • Andrea Dolencuk • Danica Momcicevic • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.85616  Abstract Introduction Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is not primarily a neurotropic virus. However, since angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors are present…[...]

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New Report Reviews Evidence on Long COVID Diagnosis, Risk, Symptoms, and Functional Impact for Patients

News Release | June 5, 2024 WASHINGTON — A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine presents conclusions about Long COVID diagnosis, symptoms, and impact on daily function — including…[...]

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Inflammatory and Coagulation Marker Changes -Treated COVID-19 Patients

Akinari Tsukada • Daisuke Katagiri • Shinyu Izumi et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78836  Abstract Introduction Direct hemoperfusion using polymyxin B-immobilized polystyrene fiber column (PMX-DHP) removes endotoxin and inflammatory mediators from the blood. This study aimed to evaluate…[...]

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COVID-19-Associated Encephalopathy: A Case Series Demonstrating the Rapid Deterioration of Mental Status and a Review of the Literature

Jacky Reny • Usman Siddiqui • Andrew Cox • et. a., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76005  Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is known for its severe inflammatory response, often leading to…[...]

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Northwestern Medicine study shows neurologic symptoms of long COVID differ based on severity of initial COVID-19 infection

Patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia showed broad cognitive impairment, while those with mild initial infection not requiring hospitalization mainly had difficulties with attention tasks. A new Northwestern Medicine study…[...]

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