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The Lingering Effects of COVID-19: Challenges for Elderly and Neurological Patients

As we continue to navigate through the impact of COVID-19, there is a growing awareness of the long-lasting effects that the virus can have on individuals, particularly the elderly and those with neurological conditions. These effects, known as Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 infection (PASC), can manifest in a variety of ways, ranging from persistent fatigue […]

Published on March 6, 2023

Exploring Altered Brain Networks in Late-Life Depression

Imagine your brain as a complex network of highways connecting different regions. Well, in patients with first episode, late-life depression (LLD), these highways may be experiencing some traffic jams. A recent study used functional MRI scans and graph theory to investigate the topological properties of brain networks in LLD patients before and after antidepressant treatment. […]

Published on March 6, 2023