Around 15% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 experience neurological complications. The symptoms, which are more common in severely ill patients, include impaired consciousness, confusion, and agitation.However, the physical effects of COVID-19 on the brain are poorly understood.In a new study, researchers led by Georgia State University in Atlanta analyzed the CT scans of patients undergoing evaluations for neurological symptoms at a specialist hospital in Brescia, Italy.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.The team assessed the amount of gray matter, which mostly comprises the cell bodies of neurons, in the outer layer or cortex of.