The Pandemic Continues to Evolve
The pandemic continues to evolve, requiring ongoing vigilance and adaptation of safety measures:
- Air Quality: Proper ventilation and filtration are crucial for reducing transmission. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers provided Core Recommendations for Safer Indoor Air. Sadly, they inexplicably took it down in 2024.
- Multiple Layers: Using multiple prevention strategies together provides better protection
- Regular Updates: Stay informed about new variants and updated safety recommendations
Cognitive and Neurological Impact Research
Recent studies have revealed significant findings about COVID-19's impact on brain function and cognition:
- A 2024 study in the New England Journal of Medicine (Cognition and Memory after Covid-19 in a Large Community Sample) demonstrates concerning patterns of cognitive impairment in COVID-19 patients.
- Research published in JAMA Network Open (Assessment of Cognitive Function in Patients After COVID-19 Infection) provides evidence of cognitive changes associated with COVID-19 infection.
- In 2024, The Lancet has published findings (Brain abnormalities in survivors of COVID-19 after 2-year recovery: a functional MRI study) showing structural brain abnormalities can develop following COVID-19 infection.
- PNAS research published in 2023 (...assessment of individuals recovered from a mild to moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection) reveals concerning patterns of brain changes in COVID-19 patients.
- A comprehensive meta-review (Meta-Analysis) analyzing 11 studies from 2020 to 2023 shows increased risk of early-onset dementia following COVID-19 infection.
Energy Processing and Physical Effects
Studies have shown that COVID-19 can affect multiple body systems:
- Nature published research examining how microclots from COVID-19 can impair the body's energy processing systems.
- Yale researchers published a study in 2023 about the mechanisms behind post-COVID exercise intolerance, helping explain the persistent fatigue many experience.
- A neurology study has documented measurable impacts on driving ability following COVID-19 infection, indicating broader effects on cognitive function and reaction time.
Important Note: Research indicates that multiple COVID-19 infections can lead to cumulative damage affecting the brain, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, and immune system. This emphasizes the importance of prevention through measures like proper masking.