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Brain Scans Link Long COVID Fatigue and Brain Fog to Dopamine Damage
Key Takeaways
- CAMH-led PET imaging study links long COVID to lower markers of dopamine neuron health.
- Reduced marker levels appeared across all major areas of the striatum.
- Specific striatal patterns were tied to loss of motivation, slower movement, and memory difficulties.
- Long COVID affects about five per cent of the global population, including two million people in Canada.
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DT Editorial Team··via sciencedaily.com