Neuroscience

Molecular imaging uncovers effects of COVID-19 on the brain

A significant number of COVID-19 neurological complications— such as fatigue, headache, and cognitive impairment—are ultimately reversible, according to new research summarized by the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Brain stimulation rapidly improves cognitive deficits in long-COVID

Many recovered COVID-19 patients continue to exhibit significant and long-lasting cognitive deficits in memory, attention, language comprehension and multitasking, as well as fatigue. These symptoms can persist for many weeks ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Cerebrospinal fluid offers clues to post-COVID 'brain fog'

Some patients who develop new cognitive symptoms after a mild bout of COVID have abnormalities in their cerebrospinal fluid similar to those found in people with other infectious diseases. The finding may provide insights ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

PTSD treatment can help patients with childhood trauma

Adults who were abused or mistreated as a child and consequently suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can benefit greatly from cognitive behavioral therapy. This is the conclusion of a study of 149 patients. ...

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