Preprint longitudinal controlled MRI-imaging study notes direct evidence of brain abnormalities in people who had COVID (matched and compared to those did not) that could explain the symptoms of Long-COVID. #LongHaulers #LongCovid #VaccinesWork

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 22, 2021

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Source:
Study Documents Changes In Brain After Covid-19 Infection

Reference:
Brain imaging before and after COVID-19 in UK Biobank

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