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·May 11, 2021·5 min read

COVID-19 Alters Gray Matter Volume in the Brain

Gray matter was reduced in areas of the frontal gyri of patients with COVID-19. Significant gray matter reductions were seen in those who received oxygen therapy and in those who reported fever. The findings suggest coronavirus affects the frontotemporal brain network due to reduced oxygen and fever.

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·May 11, 2021·6 min read

8 Out of 10 People Hospitalized With COVID-19 Develop Neurological Problems

Neurological symptoms associated with COVID-19, from losing the sense of smell to stroke, are linked to a six-fold higher risk of dying as a result of coronavirus.

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·April 27, 2021·3 min read

Rare Neurological Condition Linked to COVID-19 Cases in 21 Countries

Researchers have identified acute transverse myelitis (ATM) in a number of COVID-19 patients. ATM, which is marked by inflammation of the spinal cord, is a rare neurological disorder that can lead to spinal cord lesions, paralysis, and bowel dysfunction.

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·April 16, 2021·6 min read

Coronavirus Does Not Infect the Brain but Still Inflicts Damage

COVID-19 may not directly infect the brain, but the virus is still capable of causing significant neurological damage, a new study reports. Researchers say the neurological changes seen as a result of coronavirus infection are likely related to inflammation triggered by viral infection in different parts of the body or the brain's blood vessels.

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·April 10, 2021·4 min read

Vaccines and Functional Neurological Disorder: A Complex Story

A number of videos have surfaced on popular channels showing people experiencing some adverse effects following the coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say some of the cases could be related to functional neurological disorder, a common neuropsychological condition.

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·March 18, 2021·6 min read

Pandemic Has Increased Pregnancy Stress for US Women

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on stress in both pregnant and postpartum women. Researchers say this is concerning as prenatal stress can hamper fetal brain development.

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·March 12, 2021·7 min read

Ouch! Needle-Phobic People Scarred by So Many Images of COVID Shots

Constant exposure to images of syringes and people getting the COVID-19 vaccine on TV and social media may discourage those with phobias of needles from getting their shots, researchers report.

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·March 10, 2021·8 min read

The Dark Doesn’t Hide It: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects Dark Personalities

Those who are more narcissistic or Machiavellian reported experiencing more negativity and perceived the COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the world. Sadists, by contrast, reported more positive emotions as they felt the pandemic negatively affected the quality of life for others.

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·March 10, 2021·7 min read

Helpful Behavior During Pandemic Tied to Recognizing Common Humanity

People who displayed pro-social behaviors, including wearing masks or donating goods, even when it came at a personal cost, were more likely to be aware of the connections they share with other people.

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·March 5, 2021·4 min read

Large Number of COVID-19 Survivors Will Experience Cognitive Complications

Study reveals a significant number of COVID-19 survivors suffer from a range of neuropsychological and cognitive problems following recovery. Coronavirus survivors report experiencing PTSD, depression, memory impairments, and attention impairments upon recovery from the virus.

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·March 1, 2021·4 min read

AI Shows Public Attitude Toward COVID-19 Is More ‘Infectious’ Than Disease Itself

Applying an AI to analyze tweets, researchers report people's attitudes toward COVID-19 may be more infectious than the virus itself.

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·February 23, 2021·2 min read

Loss of Sense of Smell and Taste May Last up to 5 Months After COVID-19

51% of COVID-19 patients report they experienced the loss of smell and taste up to five months after infection. On average, once their senses were restored, people reported a loss in sensitivity to smell and taste.