Risk factors and abnormal cerebrospinal fluid associate with cognitive symptoms after mild COVID-19

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Authors: Alexandra C. Apple,Alexis Oddi,Michael J. Peluso,Breton M. Asken,Timothy J. Henrich,J. Daniel Kelly,Samuel J. Pleasure,Steven G. Deeks,Isabel Elaine Allen,Jeffrey N. Martin … See all authors  Annals of Clinical and Translational NeurologyVolume 9, Issue 2 p. 221-22619 January 2022 Abstract Cognitive post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) can occur after mild COVID-19. Detailed clinical characterizations may inform pathogenesis. We evaluated […]

Prognostic value of serum/plasma neurofilament light chain for COVID-19-associated mortality

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Authors: Ruturaj R. Masvekar,Peter Kosa,Kimberly Jin,Kerry Dobbs,Michael A. Stack,Riccardo Castagnoli,Virginia Quaresima,Helen C. Su,Luisa Imberti,Luigi D. Notarangelo,Bibiana Bielekova 21 March 2022 Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology Volume 9, Issue 5 p. 622-632 Abstract Objective Given the continued spread of coronavirus 2, the early predictors of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) associated mortality might improve patients’ outcomes. Increased […]

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis in a patient vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2

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Authors: Karolina Kania,Wojciech Ambrosius,Elzbieta Tokarz Kupczyk,Wojciech Kozubski 04 September 2021 Annals of Clinical and Translational NeurologyVolume 8, Issue 10 p. 2000-2003 Abstract Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a demyelinating disease, and there are some data that link this event with various vaccinations. We report a young female admitted to the hospital with headache, fever, back pain, […]

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for babies, kids under 5. Here are 6 things parents need to know

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The CDC says that parents may vaccinate very young children against coronavirus but what should they know first?   Authors:  Dr. Marty Makary  | Fox News June 24, 2022 On Saturday, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced a new recommendation to vaccinate all 20 million children 6 months to 5 years of age. Here are some things left out […]

COVID-19: A Global Threat to the Nervous System

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Authors: Igor J. Koralnik MD,Kenneth L. Tyler MD 07 June 2020 Annals of NeurologyVolume 88, Issue 1 p. 1-11 Abstract In less than 6 months, the severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread worldwide infecting nearly 6 million people and killing over 350,000. Initially thought to be restricted to the respiratory system, we now […]

New coronavirus subvariants escape antibodies from vaccination and prior Omicron infection, studies suggest

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Authors: Jacqueline Howard, CNN June 23, 2022 Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 appear to escape antibody responses among both people who had previous Covid-19 infection and those who have been fully vaccinated and boosted, according to new data from researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, of Harvard Medical School. However, Covid-19 vaccination is still expected […]

Why Are So Many People Getting COVID a Second and Third Time?

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Doctors say if you got infected with the Omicron BA.1 or BA.2 variants, your antibodies might not fully protect you against the newer BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants now spreading through Southern California Authors: Joel Grover and Josh Davis  June 16, 2022 NBC News A sign encouraging mask use hangs on a fence before the local school council […]

Covid-19 vaccination BNT162b2 temporarily impairs semen concentration and total motile count among semen donors

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Authors: Itai Gat,Alon Kedem,Michal Dviri,Ana Umanski,Matan Levi,Ariel Hourvitz,Micha Baum 17 June 2022 Abstract Background The development of covid-19 vaccinations represents a notable scientific achievement. Nevertheless, concerns have been raised regarding their possible detrimental impact on male fertility Objective To investigate the effect of covid-19 BNT162b2 (Pfizer) vaccine on semen parameters among semen donors (SD). Methods […]

The CDC says “severe reactions” to the COVID vaccines are rare. That’s not what we found.

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A new poll of Americans shows that 1% of people who get the jab (2M Americans over 18) are so seriously COVID vaccine injured that they are unable to hold a job. Authors: Steve Kirsch Jun 20, 2022 Executive summary The CDC has always maintained that severe reactions to the COVID vaccines are rare. Since I […]

Most long-COVID sufferers battle neurological symptoms, including some cognitive issues never seen before

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Authors: Jocelyn Solis-Moreira JUNE 20, 2022 https://www.braintomorrow.com/ People continue to experience neurological problems six months after recovering from a COVID-19 infection, finds a recent study from the University of California San Diego. In fact, scientists say most coronavirus long-haulers battle brain-related issues. The findings are part of a long-term study tracking the progression of neurological […]