Brain Stimulation Rapidly Improves Cognitive Deficits In Case Study Of Long-COVID
A non-invasive brain stimulation treatment administered over 10 days improved cognitive function by 40% to 60% in two women experiencing ongoing problems related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), in a condition called Long-COVID. The treatment uses alternating non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) using microcurrents delivered in 10 to 13 sessions lasting 30 to 45 minutes each over a few days. NIBS treatments are known to enhance blood flow and synchronization of brain network function.
Long-COVID is a chronic condition characterized by symptoms appearing or persisting after the typical recovery period for COVID-19. Cognitive functions affected . . .