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Post-COVID-19 vaccination and the brain: A critical analysis of CNS MRI findings

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Ghaderi, S., & Mohammadi, S. (2023). Post-COVID-19 vaccination and the brain: A critical analysis of CNS MRI findings. Trends in Immunotherapy, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.24294/ti.v7.i2.2885
Volume 7 Issue 2 (2023)

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Authors

  • Sadegh Ghaderi
    Department of Neuroscience and Addiction Studies, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1417755469, Iran
  • Sana Mohammadi Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an urgent need for vaccine development and global distribution. Recent research suggests that there may be potential impacts on the central nervous system (CNS), as evidenced by findings from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This article aims to provide feedback on the current evidence regarding the associations between COVID-19 vaccination and neurological complications. It is essential to conduct further research to enhance our scientific understanding of how vaccines interact with the central nervous system. This knowledge can significantly support public health efforts in controlling the spread of new viral variants through widespread vaccination.

Keywords:

COVID-19 vaccination central nervous system magnetic resonance imaging neurological complications

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