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Nasal Brushing Sampling and Processing Using Digital High Speed Ciliary Videomicroscopy – Adaptation for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on: November 7, 2020
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[Mild post-COVID syndrome in young patients]
G S Ivchenko1, N N Lobzhanidze1, D S Rusina1
1North-Caucasus Federal University.
Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
|December 30, 2023
Summary
Post-COVID syndrome can cause cognitive issues due to liver injury and hyperammonemia. Treatment with L-ornithine-L-aspartate improved cognitive function and liver enzymes in young adults.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hepatology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Post-COVID syndrome affects many survivors, impacting quality of life.
- Cognitive disorders, including minimal hepatic encephalopathy, are a significant concern.
- Persistent liver injury and hyperammonemia contribute to these neurological deficits.
Purpose:
- To investigate cognitive impairments in post-COVID syndrome.
- To evaluate the efficacy of L-ornithine-L-aspartate in treating these disorders.
Summary:
- A study involved 30 young adults (18-24) with post-COVID cognitive deficits and hyperammonemia.
- Patients received L-ornithine-L-aspartate to address elevated ammonia and hepatic encephalopathy signs.
- Treatment led to improved objective findings, normalized liver enzymes, and better cognitive test results.
Impact:
- L-ornithine-L-aspartate shows promise in managing cognitive dysfunction associated with post-COVID syndrome.
- This intervention may help restore cognitive function and improve patient outcomes.
- Findings highlight the link between liver function, ammonia levels, and neurological health post-COVID-19.
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