June 16, 2020

Potential Novel Role of COVID-19 in Alzheimer’s Disease and Preventative Mitigation Strategies

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Increased susceptibility of elderly individuals and excessive inflammation associated with COVID-19 disease may accelerate the progression of brain inflammatory neurodegeneration, which plays a central role in Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis. Naughton et al. discuss the potential interactions between SARS-CoV-2 and Alzheimer’s disease. 

Naughton et al. (June 12, 2020). Potential Novel Role of COVID-19 in Alzheimer’s Disease and Preventative Mitigation Strategies. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-200537