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SARS-CoV-2 infection and the brain: direct evidence for brain changes in milder cases

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: A recent study published in Nature by Douaud and colleagues 1 shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with longitudinal effects, particularly on brain structures linked to the olfactory cortex, modestly accelerated reduction in global brain volume, and enhanced cognitive decline. Thus, even mild COVID-19 can be associated with long-lasting deleterious effects on brain structure and function.

Source: Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

DOI: 10.1038/s41392-022-01072-1

Authors: Nico Sollmann, Ambros J. Beer, Frank Kirchhoff

Institution: University Hospital Ulm

Language: English

Topic: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,990