"The Lingering Effects of COVID: Unveiling Brain Injuries, Cognitive Issues, and Smell Loss"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
A new study suggests that long COVID symptoms may be linked to brain injury, with elevated levels of brain injury biomarkers found in patients who had COVID-19. These biomarkers persisted even after the infection had cleared, particularly in those who experienced neurological complications. The study indicates ongoing inflammation and injury in the brain, potentially caused by abnormal immune system responses. The findings highlight the long-lasting impact of COVID-19 on the nervous system and may lead to new treatments for long COVID.