The New Brain Age.

Abstract

The pandemic is transforming neurology. Long COVID will linger, neurologic diseases will increase, and technology, artificial intelligence, and new virtual worlds will usher a new age of the brain and new roles for neurologists. The pandemic has compelled international collaboration, greatly increased communications, and accelerated drug and vaccines approvals. It also dramatized the close interconnection of cognitive, mental, and social health and their relevance to building back better health, education, work, and leisure. Brain health is the key to health, productivity, and well-being. Neurologists are best placed to lead brain knowledge integration and application through the unifying theme of brain health by becoming advocates, healers, and guardians of the brain.