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Autoantibodies could trigger neurological symptoms of long COVID

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By Heather Wood Verified
| Nature Verified
Over 10% of people with SARS-CoV-2 infection develop long COVID (also known as post-COVID-19 condition), which has a range of neurological manifestations, including cognitive impairment, fatigue, pain and increased sensitivity to heat. A new study by Keyla de Sá and colleagues, published in Cell, provides evidence for a causal link between autoantibodies and the neurological symptoms of long COVID.
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Advancing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research in Egypt

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By Heather Wood Verified, Nabila Hamdi
| Nature Verified
Nature Reviews Neurology is interviewing individuals who are driving efforts to address disparities in neurology through a broad spectrum of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. We spoke with Nabila Hamdi from the German University in Cairo about her work to advance amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research in Egypt through international collaboration.
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APOE ε4 is linked to relapse-associated disability accrual in MS

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By Heather Wood Verified
| Nature Verified
The apolipoprotein E ε4 (APOE ε4) allele is associated with relapse-associated worsening of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), new research reveals. APOE ε4 is best known as a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer disease, and its presence has been linked to disease mechanisms that could also be relevant in MS, including blood–brain barrier breakdown and neuroinflammation. Portaccio and colleagues recruited 160 individuals with relapsing MS: 27 with the APOE ε4 allele and 133 without.
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