Long COVID Fatigue Linked to Brain Connectivity

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Long COVID fatigue tied to brain connectivity patterns, study finds

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Long COVID, also known as post-COVID syndrome, affects individuals who continue to experience symptoms months after recovering from initial COVID-19 infection.

Fatigue is one of the most common and disabling symptoms of Long CoVID, affecting an estimated 35% to 60% of patients.

Understanding the brain’s role in fatigue could help guide treatments and improve patient outcomes.

The study provides new insights into the neural mechanisms related to fatigue in Long COVID.

The study used a cross-sectional design, meaning it only captured a snapshot of the participants’ brain activity and fatigue levels at one point in time.

Longitudinal studies that follow patients over time are needed to determine whether these brain changes are permanent or temporary.

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