What are the current research efforts in autoimmune encephalitis?

The clinical practice guideline focuses on providing high-quality, cost-effective care by reducing unnecessary laboratory testing and imaging modalities. Encephalitis is a disease of brain inflammation, which often leads to changes in personality and memory function, seizures and symptoms of central nervous ... Jan 1, 2023 ... Adverse reactions from immunotherapies occurred in 17 of 84 patients (20%). Potential contributors to misdiagnosis included overinterpretation ... This article focuses on patient-centered observations, which form the foundation for accurate diagnosis of 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 ... Symptoms of autoimmune encephalitis · Impaired memory and understanding · Unusual and involuntary movements · Involuntary movements of the face (facial ... Sep 3, 2024 ... Autoantibodies against neuronal membrane proteins can manifest in autoimmune encephalitis, inducing seizures, cognitive dysfunction and ... Jul 7, 2022 ... These antibodies induced severe encephalitis by directly inhibiting GABAA function, resulting in nervous-system hyperexcitability. The ... Autoimmune encephalitis associated to antibodies against the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor: Report of two cases. Biomédica [online]. 2017, vol.37, suppl.1 ... Treatment for suspected autoimmune encephalitis is often given empirically prior to specific antibody test results. This may include steroids and/or IVIG. If a ...