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Inspire : Vol 3, Issue 8, Department Of Medicine

INSPIRE

Content

• Medicine at National and International Forums
• Neurology & COVID -19 Webinar Live Session
• Implementing Plain Packaging of Cigarettes as a Tobacco Control Measure
• World Brain Day
• Dr Lubna Kamani acknowledged at WGO Website
• In-depth-Featuring Dr Bushra Jamil
• Featured Faculty: Dr. Ali Aziz “ …Treat any patient as if you are treating your own family member…”
• Publications

Neurological Manifestations Of Covid-19, Dureshahwar Kanwar, Abdul Mannan Baig, Mohammad Wasay

Section of Neurology

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) has turned out to be a formidable pandemic. Upcoming evidence from confirmed cases of COVID-19 suggests an anticipated incursion of patients with neurological manifestations in the weeks to come. An expression of the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE 2), the cellular receptor for SARS-CoV-2 over the glial cells and neurons have made the brain a potential target. Neurotoxicity may occur as a result of direct, indirect and post-infectious complications. Attention to neurological deficits in COVID-19 is fundamental to ensure appropriate, timely, beneficial management of the affected patients. Most …