Post covid brain disorders

Publication and Authors: The study was published in "Nature Medicine," led by Dr. Ali from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Objective: To investigate the long-term (one year post-infection) neurological complications (sequelae) in individuals who had contracted COVID-19.
Sample Size and Control Group: The study analyzed data from 154,000 COVID-19 patients, compared with 5.6 million controls and data from 2017, before the pandemic.

Increased Likelihood of Neurological Complications: Individuals who had COVID-19 were 42% more likely to experience neurological complications compared to uninfected counterparts.
Affected Population: 7% of COVID-19 patients experienced some form of neurological sequelae.

Cerebrovascular Disorders: Including Ischemic Stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, with hazard ratios indicating a 50-219% increased chance of experiencing these conditions post-COVID.
Cognitive and Memory Disorders: Notable increase in memory problems and Alzheimer's disease, with individuals showing up to a 100% increased chance of developing these issues.
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders: Including conditions like Bell's Palsy, with a 34% increased chance.
Episodic Disorders: Encompassing conditions like migraine and seizures, with a 32% increased chance.
Movement Disorders: Including Parkinson's-like symptoms, with a 42% increased chance.
Mental Health Disorders: Including severe mental illnesses like psychosis, with a 43% increased chance.
Sensory Disorders: Encompassing hearing and vision abnormalities, with a 25% increased chance.

Global Health Concern: Over 40 million new cases of neurological disorders potentially linked to COVID-19, indicating a substantial global health concern.
Concern Across Demographics: The complications were noted to affect individuals irrespective of age, gender, race, and lifestyle habits.
Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms: Neurological complications were observed in individuals regardless of the severity of their COVID-19 symptoms, including those who were not hospitalized.

Call for Empathy: The presenter encourages viewers to offer understanding and support to individuals experiencing these complications.
Hope for Future Treatments: The presenter expresses hope for the development of treatments targeting these neurological complications.
Need for Further Research: The study underscores the necessity for ongoing research to understand and address the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on neurological health.