It's A Sickness

5. Month of Madness

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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
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    It's A SicknessBy Lilah & Nicole
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