COVID and the Brain

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Going Viral Episode 185

In this episode:

  • Olfactory disturbances with COVID19 is evidence of brain involvement
  • Whilst olfactory changes mostly resolve, cognitive changes may not return to normal
  • Consider a neuropsychological assessment for patients complaining of fatigue, poor attention span, slower processing speed. It is important to not let these patients suffer in silence

 

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Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 42 mins

Guests: Dr Lucette Cysique, Clinical Neuropsychologist &
Dr Clare Ramsden, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Deputy Director
 

Last Updated: 10 Mar, 2022

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