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Autoimmune causes of seizures and epilepsy
25 November 2024
A seizure is a sudden change in behaviour, movement, and/or consciousness due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. While 1 in 10 people will have a seizure during their lifetime, only around 1 in 100-200 will develop epilepsy, which means having repeated seizures over time. There are many causes of seizures and epilepsy. However, […]
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
28 October 2024
Key points: EEE is a viral disease transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. EEE virus is rare but has a 30% mortality rate among infected individuals. Half of survivors have brain or nerve problems. There is no human vaccine for EEE – so prevention is crucial. Introduction EEE has been in the […]
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Encephalitis International is PIF TICK accredited
21 October 2024
Encephalitis International is proud to be accredited with the PIF TICK. What is PIF TICK? PIF TICK is a UK quality mark for reliable health information. Encephalitis International has received this accreditation from the Patient Information Forum (PIF), which means our health information is trustworthy. Why is it important? The PIF TICK accreditation helps people […]
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Mpox and encephalitis
20 September 2024
Key points: Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, can lead to rare but severe neurological complications. Encephalitis is the most common neurological complication of mpox infection, causing inflammation of the brain. Vaccination and early treatment are crucial in preventing severe outcomes of mpox infection. Introduction When you think about mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), you might […]
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We are closing our X account
16 September 2024
Our account on X, formerly known as Twitter, has been a source of connection and information for our members and wider community for many years. However, after an internal review, we have decided to close it. At Encephalitis International, we aim for everyone to be respected for who they are. Everyone deserves to feel supported […]
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Oropouche virus – what you need to know
29 August 2024
A virus in Brazil has been causing concern for health organisations around the world. Introduction The Oropouche virus (pronounced o-ro-push) has now been described as a ‘mysterious’ and ‘emerging’ threat in the prestigious scientific journal The Lancet (1). In July, authorities in Brazil reported the deaths of two adults from Oropouche fever as a result […]
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Psychology Today - The Inflamed Brain (June)
9 August 2024
Protect Your Brain and Body Health While Exploring the World By Prav Prathapan, Encephalitis International While encephalitis can happen to anyone anywhere in the world, certain regions and travel activities can increase your chances of exposure to the bugs that can trigger this illness. Importantly, in recent years, there has been an increase in the […]
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Death from encephalitis podcast
7 August 2024
In a recent podcast, Dr Ava Easton, CEO of Encephalitis International, and Prof Arun Venkatesan, Director of the Johns Hopkins Encephalitis Center, tackle a challenging aspect of encephalitis: mortality. This topic resonates deeply with many who have lost loved ones to this condition and addresses a reality that is often difficult to talk about yet […]
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Abi Burton
1 August 2024
From Olympian to Encephalitis to Olympian again! Introduction Encephalitis International is thrilled to hear one of our Ambassadors, Abi Burton, is set to join this year’s Olympics in Paris! But the journey to get here was far from an easy one. Born for greatness Abi Burton’s journey is one of remarkable resilience and transformation. Born […]
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Rebecca Adlington
1 August 2024
Introduction Encephalitis International are enjoying watching our Ambassador Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington share her expertise at the Paris 2024 Olympics! This summer, Rebecca is hosting the Swimming coverage live in Paris and who better for the role? A personal connection The swimming sports star, who won two gold medals at the 2008 Beijing […]
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The Brain Games 2024
1 August 2024
Back by popular demand, BrainWalk returns but slightly different to how some of our community may remember it. The challenge has had a makeover and returns in September 2024 as The Brain Games – less focussed on steps and more on allowing our community to set themselves any daily challenge for the 30 days of […]
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Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) is unveiled by the WHO
11 July 2024
The World Health Organization has published a new toolkit to address neurological disorders called the Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP). Introduction The world of neurology just got a boost. The Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) 2022-2031 is a resource that was created to address the significant global burden of […]
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Mapping the brain
25 June 2024
Scientists have created a brain ‘atlas’ for medical research Introduction In a momentous scientific achievement, an international team of researchers working with the BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network (BICCN) have created the most detailed maps of the human brain ever made. This ‘brain atlas’ offers a 3D view of our most complex organ and identifies […]
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Encephalitis vs. encephalopathy
22 March 2024
Encephalitis and encephalopathy are acute brain conditions which may lead to acquired brain injury or death. The similarity between these words can be traced back to the ancient Greek ‘encephalo’ which means ‘pertaining to the brain’. However, there are some key differences. Encephalitis is an inflammation or swelling of the brain, usually caused by viral […]
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