Research

Autoimmune epilepsies February 27, 2021

https://journals.lww.com/co-neurology/Abstract/2011/04000/Autoimmune_epilepsies.10.aspx

Paraneoplastic encephalitis, psychiatric symptoms, and hypoventilation in ovarian teratoma February 27, 2021

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2245881/

Faciobrachial dystonic seizures precede LGI1 antibody limbic encephalitis February 27, 2021

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ana.22307

Paraneoplastic anti-N-methyl-D aspartate receptor encephalitis associated with ovarian teratoma February 27, 2021

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2430743/

Autoimmune Encephalopathy February 27, 2021

https://www.thieme-connect.com/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0031-1277985

Association of Rituximab Use With Adverse Events February 24, 2021

A study done at Texas Children’s Hospital looked at the use of Rituximab for young people and its short- or long-term adverse events, infections, or recovery time of B lymphocyte subset counts and immunoglobulin levels. The study led by Dr. McAtee involved patients younger than 21 years receiving Rituximab for more than 25 indications, including […]

AEA Community 2021 Seed Grant Program December 10, 2020

The AE Alliance is pleased to announce its inauguration of the AEA Community 2021 Seed Grant Program to support research focused on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of individuals with AE. We will be awarding multiple grants of $10,000 in 2021. As the name implies, this program is a true community effort. In May 2020 […]

Up to 75% of AE patients see a psychiatrist first October 29, 2020

We had the pleasure of having psychiatrist Stephen Rush, MD discuss the role of psychiatry in AE at our recent Midwest Support Group meeting. Dr. Rush is an Associate professor of Psychiatry and the Medical Director of Ambulatory Services at the University of Cincinnati Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. In his practice he not […]

Vitamin D October 15, 2020

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is a nutrient found in some foods like fatty fish that can be added to your diet as a supplement. Our body makes vitamin D when our skin is directly exposed to the sun, and most people meet at least some of their vitamin D needs this way. Vitamin D is required […]

Working together to ensure best outcomes for AE patients. October 8, 2020

Dr. Pojen Deng and Dr. Anusha Yeshokumar (Mount Sinai Health System) discuss autoimmune encephalitis and a multidisciplinary approach to AE Care for the Psychiatric Times Health Minute. They also discuss long term management strategies, including recognition of broad psychosocial ramifications as well as individual cognitive and psychiatric sequelae. https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/collaborating-best-outcomes-patients-autoimmune-encephalitis