Description

For this episode we will follow a story where a seemingly healthy individual rapidly declines into psychosis and catatonia due to a very rare neurological disease: Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. A mouthful to say and a mission for medical professionals to diagnose.

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Topics covered:

• The real life story of Susannah Cahalan and her battle with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
• The "Brain on Fire" Documentary available on Hulu
• The "Brain on Fire" book written by Susannah Cahalan
• The mechanisms of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
• The heroic Dr. Souhel Najjar whom helped properly diagnose Susannah Cahalan