Ann Neurol: COVID-19 threatens the entire nervous system.

, June 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/-- In a new study, researcher ---
s from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the University of Colorado School of Medicine reviewed the neurological symptoms of PATIENTs with COVID-19 in the current scientific literature, revealing that the disease poses a global threat to the entire nervous systemThe results of the study, recently published in the journal Annals of The Journal of The Ness, are entitled "COVID-19: a global threat to the nervous system"2019 new coronavirus (2019-nCoV), pictured from Wikipediaabout half ofhospitalizations have the neurological manifestations of COVID-19, including headache, dizziness, decreased alertness, difficulty concentrating, olfactory and taste disorders, seizures,stroke
, weakness and muscle pain"It's important for the general public and doctors to realize this because SARS-CoV-2 infection may initially develop neurological symptoms before fever, cough, or respiratory problems," said DrIgor Koralnik, a professor of neurology and neuropathy and director of neuroinfectious diseases and neuroneurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine"
they describe the different neurological disorders that can occur in patients with COVID-19, and how todiagnosethese diseases, as well as possible pathogenic mechanisms"This understanding is key to guiding appropriate clinical management and treatment," Koralnik said"
COVID-19 can affect the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and nerves, as well as muscles He says the disease causes neurological dysfunction in many different ways Given that the disease can affect multiple organs (lungs, kidneys, heart), the brain may also suffer from hypoxia or clotting disorders that can cause ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke In addition, the virus can cause direct infections of the brain and meninges Finally, the immune system's response to this viral infection may cause inflammation, which can damage the brain and nerves Koralnik and his colleagues have formed a Neuro-COVID research team and began a retrospective analysis of all PATIENTs with COVID-19 who were hospitalized at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to determine the frequency and type of neurological complications and post-treatment responses due to limited understanding of the long-term results of the neurological manifestations of COVID-19, Koralnik will also conduct a proactive follow-up of some of these patients at his new Neuro-COVID clinic to determine whether neurological problems are temporary or permanent He said the studies will lay the groundwork for how to diagnose
, manage and treat the multiple neurological manifestations of COVID-19 (Bio Valley Bioon.com) Reference: Igor J Koralnik et al COVID-19: a global threat to the Annals Ofy, 2020, doi: 10.1002/ana.25807.
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