r/science • u/Wagamaga • Feb 03 '25

Neuroscience Scientists discover that even mild COVID-19 can alter brain proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially increasing dementia risk—raising urgent public health concerns.

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/260553/covid-19-linked-increase-biomarkers-abnormal-brain/
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u/le66669 Feb 03 '25

I've also seen reports that COVID-19 also increases symptoms of ADHD. What mechanisms could be at work here?

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u/DelinquentRacoon Feb 03 '25

Despite some studies pointing to a disproportionate impact of the pandemic on children with ADHD, and the recent systematic reviews about its impact on child and youth well-being more broadly, we do not yet know if the prevalence of ADHD symptoms—namely inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity—have in fact changed during the past 3 years.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9996113/