Brain complications from COVID-19

+ New York AG's case against the NRA explained US Edition - Today's top story: How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline [View in browser]( US Edition | 7 August 2020 [The Conversation]( Academic rigor, journalistic flair Mounting evidence shows that patients suffering from COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms including loss of smell and taste, delirium and a higher risk of stroke. But the impact on the brain may be broader and last longer than these symptoms suggest. Neuroscientist Natalie Tronson of the University of Michigan explains how inflammation triggered by SARS-CoV-2 [may lead to permanent memory loss and cognitive decline](. Also today: - [Warming oceans threaten coral restoration]( - [Use AI to help find a job]( - [Wearables can monitor for COVID-19]( Bijal Trivedi Science and Technology Editor More and more studies are revealing the cognitive effects of COVID-19. Amornrat Phuchom / Getty Images [How COVID-19 might increase risk of memory loss and cognitive decline]( Natalie C. Tronson, University of Michigan Many patients suffering from COVID-19 exhibit neurological symptoms, from loss of smell to delirium to a higher risk of stroke. Down the road, will COVID-19 survivors face a wave of cognitive issues? Economy + Business - [Why New York is suing the NRA: 4 questions answered]( Brian Mittendorf, The Ohio State University NRA executives allegedly benefited personally from the improper use of its funds. - [Lost your job due to coronavirus? Artificial intelligence could be your best friend in finding a new one]( Stewart Black, INSEAD; Patrick van Esch, Auckland University of Technology There are a variety of ways job seekers could use artificial intelligence to give them an edge in a very tough environment. Science + Technology - [Brain scientists haven’t been able to find major differences between women’s and men’s brains, despite over a century of searching]( Ari Berkowitz, University of Oklahoma Attempts to find brain structures responsible for supposed cognitive sex differences have not succeeded. - [Wearable fitness devices deliver early warning of possible COVID-19 infection]( Albert H. Titus, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Fitness information like resting heart rate collected by wearable devices can't diagnose diseases, but it can signal when something is wrong. That can be enough to prompt a COVID-19 test. Environment + Energy - [Ocean warming threatens coral reefs and soon could make it harder to restore them]( Shawna Foo, Arizona State University Hundreds of organizations are working around the world to restore damaged coral reefs. New research shows that rapid ocean warming threatens these efforts. Politics + Society - [Brag and name drop: How to project credibility as workplace meetings move online]( Lisa Leopold, Middlebury As workplace meetings move from offices to living rooms in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, what people say – absent nonverbal communication – is more important than ever. - [What is intolerance fatigue, and how is it fueling Black Lives Matter protests?]( Bev-Freda Jackson, American University School of Public Affairs In current demonstrations, there are echos of a civil rights era catchphrase: People are 'sick and tired of being sick and tired.' Health - [8 simple strategies to fuel your body during a pandemic]( Julie Lee, Binghamton University, State University of New York The constraints of COVID-19 can act as a catalyst to eat more thoughtfully and, perhaps, eat better. From our international editions - [The port of Beirut: vital, historic centre of a complex city]( Sara Fregonese, University of Birmingham The port, and surrounding neighbourhoods devastated by the explosion, are at the heart of Beirut. - [These dogs are trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Most have a 100% success rate]( Susan Hazel, University of Adelaide; Anne-Lise Chaber, University of Adelaide We're working with professional trainers in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales to train dogs to sniff out COVID-19. They could be highly valuable in managing the spread of infection. - [Coronavirus lockdown will have ‘negligible’ impact on the climate – new study]( Piers Forster, University of Leeds My research shows we'll need transformative change not just temporary lockdowns for COVID-19 to make much difference to the climate. You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation](. Not interested anymore? [Unsubscribe](. 89 South Street - Suite 202 Boston, MA 02111