Encephalopathy

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Encephalopathy

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 Stick for Brains: 5 No-Cost Ideas for Sticking Memory to Your Brain

Memory matters. It’s what shapes our unique identities. Whether recalling a significant childhood milestone or remembering names in a business environment, memory plays a vital role in our lives.

Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance

AE Alliance creates a community of patients, families and caregivers so that no one faces autoimmune encephalitis alone.

Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy SREAT Alliance

It is HESA’s mission to collect, archive, and share information regarding Hashimoto’s encephalopathy (“HE”), also known as steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with thyroiditis (“SREAT”) or simply autoimmune encephalopathy (“AE”) with the public and medical professionals.

Hope for HIE

To foster hope in families affected by Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) through awareness, education and support.

The ME Association

We provide information, support and practical advice for people, families and carers affected by M.E. (Myalgic Encephalopathy), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS).

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

The hallmark of encephalopathy is an altered mental state. Depending on the type and severity of encephalopathy, common neurological symptoms are progressive loss of memory and cognitive ability, subtle personality changes, inability to concentrate, lethargy, and progressive loss of consciousness.

Nature.com

Encephalopathy is a syndrome that involves global brain dysfunction. Encephalopathies have varying aetiologies: causes include for example ischaemic or traumatic brain injury, infectious agents, toxins, autoimmune attack or neurodegeneration.

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