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The COVID Long Haulers: Facing the Cognitive and Physical Consequences

The COVID Long Haulers: Facing the Cognitive and Physical Consequences


June 22, 1:30 pm PDT / 4:30 pm EDT

Many COVID-19 survivors of all ages experience alarming neurological and physical signs and symptoms post-infection. Dementia-like symptoms, including memory loss and confusion—described as "brain fog"—are lingering burdens for some, while others confront an array of physical symptoms including shortness of breath, cough, and chronic fatigue. Several studies are in progress to investigate the impact of COVID-19, including a possibly increased risk of later-life cognitive decline or dementia. Researchers, clinicians, and health policy makers are striving to understand COVID-19's long-term impact as well as the supports needed by survivors and their families.
 

Moderator

Elizabeth Cooney
General Assignment Reporter, STAT
 

Speakers

Nisreen Alwan
Long-COVID Patient; Associate Professor of Public Health, University of Southampton

Walter Koroshetz
Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

David Putrino
Director, Rehabilitation Innovation, Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Heather Snyder
Vice President, Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
 

Materials

Hacking Health by David Putrino

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