Study by researchers at the University of São Paulo discusses cognitive impairments in COVID-19 survivors, emphasizing the need for comprehensive rehabilitation.
- Study by researchers at the University of São Paulo found long-term cognitive impairments in mild COVID-19 cases.
- Memory loss, attention deficit, and slow processing were observed in patients more than 18 months after the infection.
- Neuroinflammation due to SARS-CoV-2 infection is believed to impact cognitive function.
- Cognitive rehabilitation programs are being developed to mitigate memory loss and attention deficit in COVID-19 survivors.
- Techniques such as neurostimulation and neurofeedback are being explored to improve cognitive function in patients with long COVID.
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Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Public Health & Prevention