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/RBDibP Feb 04 '25

This post seems to be about any case of covid, how mild it may be, so that's not really the point.

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u/moconahaftmere Feb 04 '25

It does specifically mention the greatest effect was seen in those with severe COVID.

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u/RBDibP Feb 04 '25

Yeah, but long covid wasn't even mentioned.