Suman Kushwaha, MDS 2022: COVID-19 vaccine induced parkinsonism and cognitive dysfunction

Two cases of COVID-19 vaccination associated neurological symptoms were presented, with patients displaying parkinsonism and cognitive dysfunction. In this touchNEUROLOGY interview, we speak with Dr Suman Kushwaha (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Dilshad Garden, Delhi, India) to discuss the neurological symptoms and investigations leading to the case report conclusions. 

The abstract entitled ‘Covid vaccine induced parkinsonism and cognitive dysfunction’ was presented at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders® in Madrid, Spain, 15 – 18 September 2022.

Question:

1. Could you give us an overview of the two cases you are presenting? (0:44)
2. What other causes of these symptoms were investigated? (4:37)
3. What have been the longer-term outcomes of these patients? (5:40)
4. What were your conclusions regarding this vaccine complication? (6:09)

Disclosures: Suman Kushwaha has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media. Interview conducted by Danielle Crosby.

Filmed as a highlight of MDS 2022

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