Systemic inflammation relates to neuroaxonal damage associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

DISCUSSION: Prolonged systemic inflammation in critically ill COVID-19 patients is related to neuroaxonal damage and subsequent long-term cognitive impairment. Moreover, our findings suggest that plasma NfL concentrations during ICU stay may possess prognostic value in predicting future long-term cognitive impairment in patients that survived severe COVID-19.PMID:38336025 | DOI:10.1016/j.bbi.2024.02.002

Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - February 9, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: H B Duindam D Mengel M Kox J C G öpfert R P C Kessels M Synofzik P Pickkers W F Abdo Source Type: research