New evidence suggests Long Covid could be a brain injury (8 February 2024)

Summary

Brain fog is one of the most common, persistent complaints in patients with Long Covid, affecting up to 46% of patients, many of whom also deal with other cognitive concerns like memory loss and difficulty concentrating. 

This Medscape article looks at new research suggesting these symptoms may be the result of a viral-borne brain injury that causes cognitive and mental health issues that persist for years. This may offer new options for treating brain fog and other cognitive symptoms associated with Long Covid.