Episode 67: COVID-19 Brain Fog

Patients recovering from COVID-19 have been struggling with "brain-fog". What is "brain-fog" and how might the immune system be triggering these symptoms?

Resources:

Miller, A., Haroon, E. & Felger, J. The Immunology of Behavior—Exploring the Role of the Immune System in Brain Health and Illness . Neuropsychopharmacol 42, 1–4 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2016.229

Marin, I., Kipnis, J. Central Nervous System: (Immunological) Ivory Tower or Not?. Neuropsychopharmacol 42, 28–35 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2016.122

An investigation of the effects of the common cold on simulated driving performance and detection of collisions: a laboratory study
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/2/4/e001047.full.pdf

Why ‘brain fog’ from the common cold isn’t all in your head
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/why-brain-fog-from-the-common-cold-isnt-all-in-your-head/article36812938/#:~:text=The%20mental%20haze%20that%20comes,severe%20with%20influenza%2C%20Smith%20said.

How The Flu Can Affect Your Mental Health, According To Doctors
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/does-the-flu-affect-your-mental-health-brain-fog-can-impact-everyday-tasks-when-youre-sick-7992039

NYTimes BrainFog Article
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/11/health/covid-survivors.html?auth=login-google

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