Anyone can develop ataxia, but why are people with autoimmune disorders more susceptible?
Ataxia and Autoimmune Encephalitis
Depression and the Immune System
Can activity of the immune system explain the link between depression and autoimmune disorders?
The Autonomic Nervous System and Dysautonomia
The nervous system is constantly regulating many important processes in the body, all without us having to consciously think about it. How does it do this, and what happens when things go wrong?
Aphasia as a Symptom of Autoimmune Encephalitis
Many types of brain injury and disease, including autoimmune encephalitis, can cause a language disorder named aphasia that affects at least 2 million Americans
Diagnosing Autoimmune Encephalitis
For a difficult-to-diagnose disease, PET imaging may offer better insight than MRI
Making Memories
How do we form memories, and why does this process break down in autoimmune encephalitis?
How does sleep affect the blood-brain barrier?
The blood-brain barrier plays a critical role in protecting the brain. However, sleep loss can lower its defenses, increasing the vulnerability of the brain.
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