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·October 4, 2024·6 min read

COVID-19 Affects Memory and Cognition for Up to a Year

Healthy adults who contracted COVID-19 had subtle but measurable declines in memory and cognitive performance lasting up to a year. These differences were found through sensitive testing under controlled conditions, though all scores remained within normal ranges, and none of the participants reported lasting cognitive symptoms.

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·September 24, 2024·5 min read

Cognitive Impacts of COVID Equivalent to 20 Years of Brain Aging

A new study reveals that 12-18 months after hospitalization for COVID-19, patients show significant cognitive decline comparable to 20 years of aging. MRI scans and blood tests also show brain injury markers and reduced brain volume in these patients. The findings suggest that COVID-19 has lasting effects on brain health, even in those without neurological complications.

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·August 27, 2024·6 min read

COVID’s Inflammation Linked to Long-Term Brain Effects

New research uncovers how COVID-19 may cause neuroinflammation, leading to persistent neurological symptoms even after recovery. The study found elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and significant changes in cerebrospinal fluid among hospitalized patients, highlighting the brain's vulnerability to the virus.

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·August 23, 2024·3 min read

COVID’s Spike Protein Enhances Ability to Infect Brain

Researchers have discovered a mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that enhances its ability to infect the central nervous system, potentially explaining neurological symptoms and “long COVID.” The mutation was found to allow the virus to better infiltrate the brain, with implications for future treatments targeting COVID-19’s effects on the brain. The findings highlight the need for specific therapies to address these neurological complications.

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·August 19, 2024·5 min read

Long COVID Linked to Brain Inflammation and Low Cortisol

A study finds that COVID-19 proteins left in the brain may lower cortisol levels, leading to heightened inflammation and an exaggerated response to stressors. This discovery could explain the persistent neurological symptoms seen in Long COVID patients. Researchers suggest that managing stressors and investigating viral reservoirs might help alleviate these symptoms.

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·June 27, 2024·4 min read

COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

COVID-19-induced cognitive impairment is linked to the protein IL-1β. Researchers found that vaccination can reduce brain inflammation and memory loss in rodent models. This suggests vaccines may lower the risk of long COVID brain fog. More research is needed to confirm these findings in humans.

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·June 2, 2024·10 min read

Long COVID Brain Fog: Impact and Coping Strategies

Long COVID, affecting 7% of U.S. adults, often includes debilitating brain fog. Symptoms like forgetfulness and difficulty focusing affect daily life and work. A new study highlights that while brain fog often resolves, it significantly impacts mental function. Effective coping strategies and treatments are crucial for managing this condition.

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·May 7, 2024·5 min read

Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients

Researchers identified a potential treatment for long COVID by restoring the function of ion channels in immune cells using low-dose Naltrexone. This discovery, detailed in Frontiers in Immunology, mirrors earlier findings with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) patients, suggesting a common pathophysiological thread between the two conditions.

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·April 8, 2024·7 min read

Inflammation Biomarkers in Blood of Long-COVID Patients

Researchers made significant progress in understanding long COVID by identifying distinct inflammation patterns in the blood of individuals who have experienced severe SARS-CoV-2 infections. This large UK study, which analyzed over 650 patients, found that long COVID sufferers exhibit immune system activation long after initial hospitalization, with specific patterns correlating to different symptom types.

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·March 7, 2024·4 min read

COVID’s Long Haul: Virus Lingers in Blood Years After Infection

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can persist in the blood and tissue of some patients for up to two years post-infection, offering new insights into the phenomenon of long COVID. This groundbreaking research found COVID antigens in blood samples up to 14 months after infection and in tissue samples for more than two years.

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·February 22, 2024·4 min read

Long COVID’s Brain Fog Mysteries Unlocked

Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of Long COVID, identifying that the integrity of blood vessels in the brain is compromised in patients experiencing brain fog and cognitive decline. The study utilized a novel MRI technique to reveal "leakiness" in the brain's blood vessels, providing an objective method to distinguish patients with neurological symptoms of Long COVID.

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·January 18, 2024·5 min read

Blood Proteins Reveal Clues in Long Covid Puzzle

A new study reveals significant findings in the fight against Long Covid. Through a comprehensive analysis of blood serum from 113 patients, researchers discovered changes in blood serum proteins related to the complement system, coagulation, and tissue injury in Long Covid patients.

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long COVID

COVID-19 Affects Memory and Cognition for Up to a Year

Cognitive Impacts of COVID Equivalent to 20 Years of Brain Aging

COVID’s Inflammation Linked to Long-Term Brain Effects

COVID’s Spike Protein Enhances Ability to Infect Brain

Long COVID Linked to Brain Inflammation and Low Cortisol

COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

Long COVID Brain Fog: Impact and Coping Strategies

Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients

Inflammation Biomarkers in Blood of Long-COVID Patients

COVID’s Long Haul: Virus Lingers in Blood Years After Infection

Long COVID’s Brain Fog Mysteries Unlocked

Blood Proteins Reveal Clues in Long Covid Puzzle

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