Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Mysterious Brain Attack

Autoimmune encephalitis, a rare condition where the immune system attacks the brain, is the focus of this podcast episode. Christy Morrill shares his personal experience with the disease, describing it as a year of unraveling due to sudden memory loss, delusions, and personality changes. Doctors are making progress in identifying specific antibodies causing the condition, and two major clinical trials aim to develop targeted treatments. Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to full recovery or reduced symptoms, but some patients may experience lasting effects. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.