In this episode of The CortiCare Podcast, we sit down with New York Times best-selling author Susannah Cahalan to discuss her extraordinary journey with autoimmune encephalitis, the condition that inspired her memoir Brain on Fire. 🧠✨
Join us as we explore Susannah's experience with neurological misdiagnosis, the critical role of EEG and other neurodiagnostic tools in uncovering her illness, and the lessons her story offers for neurologists and neurodiagnostic technologists.
🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Susannah's personal journey with autoimmune encephalitis - How EEG and neurodiagnostics helped uncover her condition - The evolving role of neurologists and technologists in patient care
- Tips for improving the patient experience during neurological testing - Insights into recognizing and diagnosing "invisible" illnesses
📚 Brain on Fire is a must-read for anyone interested in neuroscience, neurology, or the human spirit's resilience.
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You can also listen to The CortiCare Podcast on:
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/1xIUv48u9j8?si=gzQ9oc8Ld1uAtm4C
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-corticare-podcast/id1769209300
-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0j0xF3Ss554mtH1A1bfcPp?si=496816acc9a2454e&nd=1&dlsi=d96948e341de472c
Disclaimer: This YouTube channel and videos are provided for educational and general informational purposes only and do not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing, treating, or making decisions regarding a health problem or disease, and those seeking medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. No physician-patient relationship is created by these videos, this channel, or its use. Neither Gil Solano or Susannah Cahalan make any representations, expressed or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use. The use of or reliance on any information contained in these videos is solely at your own risk.
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