Scientists examine neurological consequences of Covid-19
(World News Science)

MELBOURNE: In a recent study, neuroscientists and clinicians examined the potential link between Covid-19 and increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with an aim to find measures to get ahead of the curve. The study has been published in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease. "Although scientists are still learning how the SARS-CoV-2 virus is able to invade the brain and central nervous system, the fact that it's getting in there is clear. Our best understanding is that the virus can cause insult to brain cells, with potential for neurodegeneration to follow on from there," said Professor Kevin Barnham from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health. In a...