Is Brain Impairment Following COVID-19 Hospitalization Worse Than for Other Severe Illnesses?

The article discusses a prospective cohort study comparing long-term cognitive outcomes in patients hospitalized for severe COVID-19 with those hospitalized for other severe illnesses, finding similar impairment levels between the two groups. Topics include the prevalence of long COVID symptoms, the impact on cognitive function, and the importance of evidence-based interventions to prevent severe illness and hospitalization.