What Causes Long COVID Brain Fog?

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1. Cognitive impairment affects over 80 percent of long COVID patients.

2. The study focuses on changes in AMPA receptors in the brain.

3. [¹¹C]K-2 PET imaging was used to assess receptor density.

4. 30 Cog-LC patients and 80 healthy controls were enrolled.

5. Higher AMPA receptor density correlated with cognitive deficits.

6. Study suggests a potential for new diagnostic tools.

7. Findings may improve treatment options for cognitive long COVID.