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Covid-19 linked to depression and dementia
A new study has revealed that people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the previous six months were more likely to develop depression, dementia, psychosis and strokes.
The study was based on data from over 80 million patients, mainly from the US.
The lead author of the report, Professor Paul Harrison, explains what the study shows and what may be causing this to happen.
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