International Journal of

Neurology and NeurotherapyISSN: 2378-3001

Early Online

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3001/1410127

The Utility of IVIG in the Management of Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Retrospective Case Series

Katherine Frustaci, BS, Natasha Qutab, MD and Svetlana Eckert, MD

Article Type: Case Series | First Published: 2024/10/26

Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) involves inflammation of the brain parenchyma due to autoantibodies targeting neuronal cell surfaces or synaptic proteins [1]. It is a rapidly progressive disorder and can lead to significant morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and possible mortality. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment for AE that may be used when other acute treatments are ineffective or contraindicated. It has been proven useful in many autoimmune disorders [2-5], though is underutil...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3001/1410126

Effects of Galactooligosaccharides on the Gut Microbiome in Patients with Alzheimer's Dementia

Georg Adler and Agnieszka Marczak

Article Type: Brief Report | First Published: 2024/08/07

Alterations of the gut microbiome may accelerate the course of Alzheimer's dementia through the enhancement of inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes. Prebiotic galactooligosaccharides increase the abundance of Bifidobacterium species and may have beneficial effects on disease progression....

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