What are the challenges in treating autoimmune encephalitis?

First-line Therapies: · Intravenous Methylprednisolone (IVMP): 1g daily x 5 days followed by oral prednisone 1mg/kg (maximum dose 60-80mg daily with a prolonged ... Jul 7, 2022 ... These antibodies induced severe encephalitis by directly inhibiting GABAA function, resulting in nervous-system hyperexcitability. The ... Nov 28, 2022 ... In this case series of 107 outpatients misdiagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis, approximately half had functional neurologic or psychiatric disorders. An autoimmune condition in which patient's immune system makes antibodies that attack different brain proteins, causing a spectrum of symptoms. Jul 14, 2022 ... I have spent the past year recovering from a rare neurological condition. During the summer of 2021, I experienced a flare-up of autoimmune encephalitis (AE). Sep 26, 2024 ... In this study, we explore the relationship between the cognitive profile of autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) and the presence of OCBs in CSF, with a particular ... The Northwestern Medicine Autoimmune Encephalitis and Paraneoplastic Disorders clinic takes a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and care of patients ... Jan 3, 2023 ... Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals ... Prompt diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) hinges on ... Jul 5, 2019 ... Called “testicular cancer-associated paraneoplastic encephalitis,” the disease causes severe neurological symptoms in men. They progressively ... These include altered mental state, behavioural changes and agitation. They can have seizures or fits, abnormal movements, hallucinations, sleep disturbance and ...