Our Podcasts

The Encephalitis Podcast is brought to you by the Encephalitis Society and will cover all aspects of encephalitis.

We will feature interviews with neurologists, psychiatrists, survivors and in-depth looks at different aspects of encephalitis.

Episodes will be available as a podcast and also as a vodcast which can be found on our YouTube channel.

Podcasts

Vodcasts

An interview with Dr Ava Easton - podcast

Dr Ava Easton is put under the microscope by our Ambassador Simon Hattenstone, features writer at the Guardian. Read more

Covid-19 and encephalitis - podcast

A podcast answering your questions about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and encephalitis. Filmed on March 20. Read more

Covid-19 and Long Covid - podcast

Dr Jake Suett became ill with symptoms of Covid-19 earlier this year. In this podcast, he talks about his illness and the lasting effects of the infection, a term which has become known as 'Long Covid' Read more

Covid-19 and neurology - Podcast

A podcast looking at Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and neurology. Recorded on April 14. Read more

Covid-19 and the search for a vaccine - podcast

Expert virologist Dr Peter Hotez talks about Covid-19 and the search for a vaccine in the latest edition of our podcast with Dr Ava Easton. Read more

Covid-19 neurology surveillance - podcast

Dr Benedict Michael and Dr Ava Easton discuss the newly created, National Surveillance Programme on Neurological Complications of COVID19, CoroNerve. Read more

Covid-19 vaccinations and encephalitis - podcast

Professor Tom Solomon chats to Dr Ava Easton and answers your questions around COVID-19 vaccinations and encephalitis Read more

Covid-19, mental health and wellbeing - podcast

Dr Ava Easton speaks to Dr Bonnie-Kate Dewar and Dr Jessica Fish about mental health and wellbeing following the Covid19 outbreak. Recorded on April 28. Read more

Living and working in a pandemic world - Podcast

Dr Nicholas Davies, consultant neurologist and the Chair of the Encephalitis Society's Scientific Advisory Panel, talks about his day-to-day life working and living during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Podcast - Living and working in India during COVID-19

Podcast: Living and working in India during COVID-19 and the impact of this pandemic on black and ethnic minority communities Read more

The law and its role in a pandemic world

Dr Ava Easton speaks to Anne Cassidy, a partner at Moore Barlow LLP, about the law and encephalitis patients and how it is operating during the Covid-19 pandemic Read more

To Olivia - Podcast

Dr Ava Easton talks to the team behind To Olivia, the new Sky Original film about the marriage of Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal who lost their daughter Olivia, from measles encephalitis Read more

Latest

Mental Health Support Coordinator
22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day 2021

Here are 22 highlights from World Encephalitis Day on the 22nd February, 2021.
World Encephalitis Day coverage

A round-up of media coverage for World Encephalitis Day 2021
A music playlist for World Encephalitis Day 2021

A Spotify playlist of songs for World Encephalitis Day 2021 - inspired by musicians connected to the Encephalitis Society as well as TV shows and movies which are related in part to encephalitis.

NMDAR antibody encephalitis

NMDAR antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that causes psychiatric features, confusion, memory loss and seizures followed by a movement disorder, loss of consciousness and changes in blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.
Herpes Simplex virus encephalitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis which happens when herpes simplex virus (HSV) enters the brain. Usually, it begins with ‘flu-like’ symptoms followed by neurological deterioration, which may include personality and behavioural changes, seizures, weakness and difficulties in communication.
What is encephalitis?

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain in error.
West Nile encephalitis

West Nile encephalitis is a type of infectious encephalitis caused by West Nile virus. People usually become infected after being bitten by a mosquito, which has fed on an infected bird.
Guidelines for recovery

No two people with encephalitis have the same outcomes. People recover at different paces. Recovery can be helped by having lots of rest, good nutrition, helpful social network and support from professionals.
Limbic encephalitis

The term ‘limbic encephalitis’ (LE) describes the condition when limbic areas of the brain are inflamed (swollen) and consequently not functioning properly. Most forms of LE fall into two main categories: infectious encephalitis and autoimmune encephalitis.
Japanese encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis is an infectious encephalitis caused by Japanese encephalitis virus transmitted by mosquitoes, called ‘Culex’ mosquitoes.
Hashimoto's encephalopathy

Hashimoto's encephalopathy is a rare condition, which is probably of autoimmune origin. The concept of HE is becoming fragmented into a number of other types of autoimmune encephalitis which appear to have their own autoantibodies, prognosis and associated features.
Death from encephalitis

Encephalitis is a serious neurological condition and unfortunately, despite improvements in specific and more supportive treatments such as excellent intensive care management, encephalitis still has a high mortality (death) rate.
Measles infection and encephalitis

Measles causes encephalitis in children with measles infection. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is a very effective way to prevent against these diseases.