Written by Graziella L. Posted May 7, 2022 12:10pm
Scientists continue to learn about the Covid-19 virus and its long-term consequences. According to a study, patients can experience premature aging of the brain as well as a loss of IQ.
More than two years after the emergence of Covid-19, it appeared Scientists Keep discovering new elements about the virus. It seems that the latter is responsible for many long-term sequelae on the human body and brain, and can be particularly responsible for a premature aging near the brain 20 answer as well as lower IQ.
According to a study published in the journal Clinical MedicinePeople who are hospitalized with the virus will get it Thinking difficulties. Cambridge University researchers note a Persistent cognitive decline In some patients, using tests, which they compared with people who did not have the Covid virus. The Information processing speed this is how it looks slower For patients, with effects lasting at least six months thereafter.
Moreover, loss Ten IQ points has been observed, a cognitive loss similar to what occurs between the ages of 50 and 70. For David Menon, who conducted the study, the latter represents a turning point in the search for the sequelae of Covid, because “These experiments will allow us to understand the underlying mechanisms and produce effective treatments to prevent and subsequently treat this phenomenon.“.
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