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Long-term neurological and cognitive impact of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis in over 4 million patients
Long-term neurological and cognitive impact of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis in over 4 million patients - BMC Neurology
Egyptian researchers analyzed data from over 4 million people and found that nearly 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors face long-term cognitive or memory problems, while 43% experience persistent fatigue, revealing a major mental health burden from long COVID.
newsGP - How COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain
“Mounting research shows the disease can lead to an array of problems, including significant drops in IQ scores, writes Dr Ziyad Al-Aly.”
Mounting research shows the disease can lead to an array of problems, including significant drops in IQ scores, writes Dr Ziyad Al-Aly.
Altered auditory brainstem responses are post-acute sequela of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)
“PASC subjects showed an increased prevalence of tinnitus and more perceived hearing handicaps despite matched peripheral hearing ability, in addition to increased cognitive fatigue, anxiety, and depression.”
PASC subjects showed an increased prevalence of tinnitus and more perceived hearing handicaps despite matched peripheral hearing ability, in addition to increased cognitive fatigue, anxiety, and depression. ABR wave V latency differences between the slow and fast click r
Correct ✅ Covid 19 is causing widespread brain damage on a global scale. SARS-CoV-2 damages the brain. FACT. Brain fog, memory issues, more mistakes/crashes/accidents, less empathy, worsening mental health/emotional regulation. The signs are clear. Signed, a neurologist 🧵 https://t.co/CI5p3RsXBu pic.twitter.com/2yMIk966QA— James Throt MBBS, MD, PhD, FRCPath (@JamesThrot) February 14, 2025
“Covid 19 is causing widespread brain damage on a global scale.
SARS-CoV-2 damages the brain. FACT.
Brain fog, memory issues, more mistakes/crashes/accidents, less empathy, worsening mental health/emotional regulation.
The signs are clear.
Signed, a neurologist
🧵”
The widespread 🧠 neuro issues I’m witnessing can’t be overstated; a tipping point of previously healthy adults into early Parkinson’s/ GBS/ dementia/ ALS/ serious 👁️ issues/ strokes/ tremors/ vertigo / intractable anosmia & tinnitus etc
“The widespread 🧠 neuro issues I’m witnessing can’t be overstated; a tipping point of previously healthy adults into early Parkinson’s/ GBS/ dementia/ ALS/ serious 👁️ issues/ strokes/ tremors/ vertigo / intractable anosmia & tinnitus etc
An unparalleled horror show & crime.”
If you’re not noticing the (obvious) cognitive impairment in practically everyone around you, it may be due to your own cognitive decline.
“If you’re not noticing the (obvious) cognitive impairment in practically everyone around you, it may be due to your own cognitive decline.
Or denial is rearing its ugly head once again.
Perhaps it’s easier for me considering my background, but honestly, it’s so bloody palpable.”
Cognitive profile following COVID-19 infection: Clinical predictors leading to neuropsychological impairment
Covid itself causes cognitive impairment. From 2020, prior to Covid vaccination of any kind:
“In our cohort of COVID-19 patients neurologic manifestations were frequent, including cognitive impairment.”