Diseases Studied
Autoimmune Encephalitis
Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a group of conditions that causes swelling - encephalitis - in the brain. This happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks brain cells.
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Rasmussen Syndrome (RS) / Rasmussen's Encephalitis (RE) involves long-term worsening inflammation (encephalitis) of one half of the brain. This inflammation leads to frequent seizures and progressive and permanent brain damage.
Learn MoreNORSE (New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus), Including its Sub-type, Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome
New onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE), including its sub-type, febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES), is a condition with sudden prolonged seizures that are uncontrolled by at least two antiseizure medications, without prior epilepsy, and without a known cause identified within the first 72 hours of presentation.
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