The Brain and Long Covid - by Eric Topol - Ground Truths

2 new studies shed light on persistent neuro-inflammation from even mild infections

News and Analyses The Brain and Long Covid 2 new studies shed light on persistent neuro-inflammation from even mild infections Eric Topol May 28, 2023 18 13 Share Ever since the UK Biobank study that showed brain atrophy, loss of grey matter, and cognitive decline in about 400 people who had Covid compared with matched controls, via baseline (pre-Covid) and subsequent (~3 years later) MRI scans, there has been significant worry about the impact this virus has on the brain. Two new studies, both from researchers in Germany, illuminate the mechanisms for inflammation of brain tissue which is per

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