The disease that steals your memories.. How does your immune system attack your brain?
The article discusses autoimmune encephalitis, a rare condition where the immune system attacks the brain, leading to significant memory loss and cognitive impairment, as illustrated by personal stories of patients.
Lack of guidance around rare brain disorder risks further deaths, coroner warns
A coroner has raised concerns that inadequate national guidance on diagnosing a rare brain disorder leads to preventable fatalities, following the tragic death of a 12-year-old girl.