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"Long COVID" Symptoms Tied to Nerve Damage
"Long COVID" Symptoms Tied to Nerve Damage

 

Some people suffering lasting neurological effects from COVID-19 have a loss of small nerve fibers in the cornea of their eyes. Read the news and the research.

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NEW: American Academy of Neurology Offers Online COVID-19 Neurology Resource Center

 

Click here  to access information for physicians. 

 

Click here  for information for patients and caregivers.

I Have Neuropathy ‒ What Do I Need to Know About COVID-19?
I Have Neuropathy ‒ What Do I Need to Know About COVID-19?

 

As yet, there is no evidence that neuropathy increases your risk of becoming ill. But there are a few things to consider. More….

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NEW! NeuropathyCommons Podcast: The Search for Novel Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy

 

In Episode 2, host Dr. Alex Chamessian (left) chats with Dr. Gordon Smith about clinical trials, and how patients can participate in research.

 

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