What scientists are learning about COVID-19 and the brain
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It’s been more than two years since Susie Goulding contracted COVID-19. But, like many others experiencing long COVID, her ordeal is far from over. On today’s episode of Your Complex Brain, Heather explores what the medical and science communities are learning about the long-term impacts of COVID-19 – and all the mysteries that remain. After hearing a first-hand account from Susie, Heather meets with three researchers and clinicians at UHN, all of whom are investigating COVID’s enduring brain-related symptoms, such as headaches, brain fog and memory issues. They discuss what is currently being studied, the latest insights into what may be causing these symptoms, and how to provide effective treatments. Featuring: Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, a Cognitive Neurologist and Clinician Investigator with Krembil Brain Institute. Dr. Tartaglia is also co-Director of UHN’s Memory Clinic. She is currently involved in a number of studies looking at the cognitive and neuropsychiatric impact of long COVID on patients, as well as sex and gender differences in long COVID. Dr. Angela Cheung is an Internal Medicine Specialist and Senior Scientist at UHN. Dr. Cheung is the co-Lead Investigator of the Canadian COVID-19 Prospective Cohort Study, also known as CANCOV, which is designed to better understand the short and long-term outcomes for patients with long COVID and their caregivers. Dr. Abdu Sharkawy is an Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases Specialist at UHN. Under the mentorship and support of Dr. Cheung, he has become an active and dedicated consultant to UHN’s Long Covid Clinic. Dr. Sharkawy is also a trusted public figure who is regularly called upon by media, to comment on the latest COVID-19-related news and information. Special thanks to Susie Goulding for sharing her story. Additional Resources: The Canadian COVID-19 Prospective Cohort Study (at UHN) Toronto Rehab Long Covid Clinic COVID Long Haulers Facebook Support Group Canada COVID Long Haulers Canada Listen to Dr. Angela Cheung on UHN’s Behind the Breakthrough podcast Listen to Susie Goulding on The Big Story podcast
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