Publications by authors named "Elisa Gutman Gouvea"
Objectives: This study aimed to analyze cognitive impairment associated with long-term coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome and its correlation with anxiety, depression, and fatigue in patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 127 patients with COVID-19. Tests to screen for neuropsychiatric symptoms included the Fatigue Severity Scale, Mini-Mental State Exam 2 (MMSE-2), Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
Article Synopsis
- * A study tested carbamazepine, usually used for nerve pain, on 10 COVID-19 patients with smell issues over 11 weeks.
- * Most patients (9/10) reported improvement in their sense of smell, though side effects like drowsiness were common, indicating that more research is needed.