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Author of New York Times Best Seller "Brain on Fire" - Susannah Cahalan
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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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