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Brain Scans Point to Dopamine Neuron Injury in Long COVID

Original: Brain Scans of 24 People With Long COVID Reveal Signs of Injury to Dopamine Neurons

Scientists conducted brain scans on 24 people with long COVID and found signs of injury to dopamine neurons. The discovery may help explain some of the illness's most debilitating symptoms, including fatigue and cognitive difficulties. Researchers say the findings offer a biological marker for a condition that has often lacked clear physical evidence, potentially guiding future diagnosis and treatment of long COVID.

Why now: The findings suggest a possible biological explanation for long COVID symptoms, a condition affecting millions without clear diagnostic markers.

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• Brain Scans of 24 People With Long COVID Reveal Signs of Injury to Dopamine Neurons · ScienceAlert

  Scientists have discovered a distinct change in the brains of people with long COVID that might explain some of the illness's most debilitating symptoms.

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