The findings are the first detailed look at a range of neurological complications of Covid-19, the researchers said, and underline a need for larger studies to find the mechanisms behind them and assist the search for treatments.
The findings are the first detailed look at a range of neurological complications of Covid-19, the researchers said.A preliminary study of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 has found the disease can damage the brain, causing complications such as stroke, inflammation, psychosis and dementia-like symptoms in some severe cases.
Data was collected between April 2 and April 26 - when the disease was spreading exponentially in the UK.
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