SARS-Cov-2 Associated Neurocogitive Decline Scan

At a great disservice to those who are experiencing neurological complications as a result of their chronic SARS-Cov-2 infection, both the media and medical community have framed SARS-Cov-2 Associated Neurocognitive Decline as "brain fog." In doing so, they have left an untold number of individuals to suffer in silence while their autonomy disappears, along with our intellectual capital.

In light of the fact that SARS-Cov-2 and HIV share the same mechanism of Central Nervous System reservoir seeding, as well as lymphocytopenia, the science behind the SAND Scan borrows from over forty years of resarch of the pathophysiology and management of HIV Associated Neurocognitive Decline

We provide our clients with the following:

  • Neurocognitive Assessment
  • Access To BrainHQ For Neuroplasticity Exercises

About SARS-Cov-2 Associated Neurocognitive Decline

In SARS-CoV-2 infection and persistence throughout the human body and brain, Dr. Daniel Chertow was joined by others and provided the results of eleven autopsies. Following are all of the regions for which viral persistence was observed.

Basal Ganglia

Cerebral Cortex

Medulla Oblongata

Cerebellum

Thalamus

Hypothalamus

Corpus Callosum

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Daniel Brittain Dugger

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Frequently
Asked Questions

If your question is not addressed, please feel to reach out to our office using any of the means below.
  • What Is Included With A SAND Scan?
    The SAND Scan borrows from the field of HIV medicine and what is currently known about the pathophysiology of HIV Associated Neurocognitive Decline. It is a comprehensive examination of not only an individual's neurocognitive status, but all that contributes to neurocognitive impairment in those who are suffering from a chronic infection for which Central Nervous System reservoir viral persistence has been observed.

    • Interview built upon Dr. Daniel Chertow's paper
    • Cranial Nerve Questionaire
    • Medication & Supplement Screen Based Upon UCSF's List Of Contraindicated Medications For Those Suffering From HIV Associated Neurocognitive Decline
    • Stroop Test
    • Proverbs Test (Borrowed From Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases By Hal Blumenfeld, MD,PhD)
    • Montreal Cognitive Assessment (Recognized By The CDC For Measuring Cognitive Impairment For Those Battling A Chronic SARS-Cov-2 Infection)
    Each client will receive a SAND Scan Summary detailing the findings of their neurocognitive assessment, written in SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) format, which is used in the medical field for documentation.
  • How Long Does The SAND Scan Take To Perform?
    The length of time the assessment takes largely depends upon how much information is shared by the individual being screened. Some interviews have only lasted one hour, while others have lasted up to three hours.
  • How Much Does The SAND Scan Cost?
    Our clients pay fifty dollars ($50.00) per hour for neurcogitive assessment testing.
  • Do You Perform In-Person & Virtual SAND Scan Examinations?
    Yes.
  • Do I Need To Prepare For My SAND Scan Examination?
    Yes. The following has been taken from the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Certification Program.
    Yes. The following has been taken from the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Certification Program.

    PREPARE YOUR ENVIRONMENT

    • You will be required to have a webcam on during the entire examination and remain facing the camera during the entire examination process, which will only last for a period of ten minutes.
    • The environment in which you will take the test should be free of all clocks. Any clock showing on your computer screen should be covered up.
    • You should remove anything that might distract you during the test.
    PREPARE YOURSELF

    • The Montreal Cognitive Assessment Training Course suggests that you only have the test administered, if you are none of the following: Stressed, Fatigued, Are Not In A Good Emotional State.
    • Ensure that you are well rested and are not hungry nor thirsty.
    • Ensure that you will not need to take a restroom break, as it is not allowed.
    Additional Preparation

    For those individuals who are able to provide their lab results, links to journal articles are provided with the SAND Scan Summary that speaks to the clinical relevance of certain lab values, including IL-10/TNF-a ratio, sCD40L elevated levels, etc.

SAND Sufferers Speak

Following are actual quotes from individuals suffering in silence from SARS-Cov-2 Associated Neurocognitive Decline.
"I dropped out"

51 year old female

"I was super clumsy for a period of time"

51 year old female

"I was an avid reader, cannot read now"

39 year old female

"I like to play games, cannot read instructions for the game"

39 year old female

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