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Long COVID Patients Struggle Despite Normal Cognitive Tests

5/17/2025

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Long COVID patients face a troubling reality, as a pilot study in PLOS One reveals they have lower nerve growth factor and elevated inflammation markers compared to those who have fully recovered. While cognitive tests may show normal results, these patients struggle with verbal fluency and report a diminished quality of life, shedding light on the lingering effects of COVID-19.

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Long COVID patients face a troubling reality, as a pilot study in PLOS One reveals they have lower nerve growth factor and elevated inflammation markers compared to those who have fully recovered. While cognitive tests may show normal results, these patients struggle with verbal fluency and report a diminished quality of life, shedding light on the lingering effects of COVID-19.