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Enceph-IG Trial - care centres needed
12 December 2023
Enceph-IG Trial: Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) in Autoimmune Encephalitis in Adults –A Randomised Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial Can you help? Researchers are seeking secondary or tertiary care centres to help a trial establish whether with intravenous immunoglobulin improves recovery in adults with autoimmune encephalitis. Enceph-IG is a phase III, double blind, randomised placebo control trial lead by […]
Read MoreUnveiling the Global Vision of Encephalitis International
11 December 2023
After extensive collaboration with our key stakeholders, we are thrilled to unveil a significant chapter in our journey. We have renamed our non-profit organisation to Encephalitis International; a strategic evolution that mirrors our renewed commitment to saving lives on a global scale. Understanding the Urgency The emergence of new pathogens, or existent pathogens in […]
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BBC Radio 4 appeal
8 December 2023
BBC Radio Four has chosen Encephalitis International to be featured on its 2021 charity appeal on Boxing Day and the 30th December. Find out more – and hear from our presenter, author Catherine Jessop. We will be broadcast live on: Sunday, 26th December: 7.54am and 9.45pm Thursday, 30th December: 3.27pm Listen to the BBC Appeal (available […]
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£2.3m study to investigate COVID-19 effects
8 December 2023
A grant worth £2.3 million pounds has been awarded to clinical researchers from the University of Liverpool and King’s College London to investigate the neurological and neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19. The COVID-19 Clinical Neuroscience Study (COVID-CNS) will look at 800 UK patients who were admitted to hospital with COVID-19 and had neurological or neuropsychiatric […]
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Encephalitis Podcast - Samantha Goodwin
23 November 2023
In this episode of the Encephalitis Podcast, Dr Ava Easton is joined by author Sam Goodwin Sam is a self-published crime writer from Leeds whose debut novel, Murder at Macbeth, was published just over two years ago. She has also collaborated on a new non-fiction book with some of her fellow writers called Indie Writing […]
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Prestigious lectureship for Dr Benedict Michael
23 November 2023
Congratulations to Dr Benedict Michael – the Vice Chair of our Scientific Advisory Panel – who has been awarded the 2022 Royal College of Physicians Linacre Lectureship for his work on the neurological complications of COVID-19. The Linacre lecture was established by the Royal College of Physicians in 1990 and named after its first president, Dr Thomas […]
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Aleena's story
23 November 2023
The different signs of encephalitis – Aleena’s story At 19 years old, Aleena was healthy, active and pursuing an education degree at her local community college in Maryland, U.S. When sudden personality changes and severe depression sidetracked her life, doctors struggled to diagnose Aleena with what would ultimately be identified as brain inflammation due to […]
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Jade and Casey's story
23 November 2023
This is a blog from Jade, Duty Manager at Nisbets Trade Counter in Coventry, who is taking part in BrainWalk, our World Encephalitis Day challenge, throughout February. She is walking for her niece, Casey, 13, who became poorly with encephalitis last year. This blog was originally shared with her work colleagues. Hello everyone! The focus […]
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Japanese encephalitis in Australia
23 November 2023
Health authorities in Australia are on high alert after Japanese encephalitis was detected in the country’s eastern and southern states. There have been several confirmed cases of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) along the eastern seaboard and the death and hospitalisation of several South Australians. Encephalitis International is now encouraging Australians to take precautions against Japanese […]
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Seven-year HSV encephalitis study nears the finishing line
23 November 2023
Researchers are entering the final stages of a seven-year study which they hope will revolutionise the treatment of patients with Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) encephalitis. The DexEnceph study recently recruited its final patient since December 2015 with the research team now working to complete the follow up and analyse their findings in time for the Encephalitis Conference in […]
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Twitter art exhibit: an interview with Susannah Cahalan
23 November 2023
Susannah Cahalan, author of Brain on Fire, chats to her fellow Encephalitis International Ambassador Mathew Bose about the Twitter Art Exhibit, her pet dog, Gus, and how the drawing of a clock helped a doctor diagnose her with autoimmune encephalitis. This is a fun interview between two friends. Enjoy! WHAT IS THE TWITTER ART EXHIBIT? […]
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The Kirsty and Philip Walk
23 November 2023
A big weekend lies ahead for a team of walkers who are embarking on an ultra-challenge in loving memory of two teenagers. This is the second year in a row that Simon Flood and his son, Adam, have entered the Peak District Ultra Challenge for Kirsty. And, for the first time, they are being joined […]
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Research: monkeypox linked to encephalitis in some patients
23 November 2023
Monkeypox linked to encephalitis or confusion in some patients Monkeypox can sometimes lead to neurological complications such as encephalitis, confusion or seizures, finds a new review of evidence. Several studies incorporated in the systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence, published in eClinicalMedicine, also found that muscle aches, fatigue, headache, anxiety and depression were all relatively […]
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Encephalitis Podcast - an interview with Suzie Miller
23 November 2023
Suzie Miller – the author of Prima Facie – joins The Encephalitis Podcast to talk about her career, personal experiences of encephalitis which she contracted in her early 30s, becoming an Ambassador with Encephalitis International and much more. Born in Melbourne, Suzie is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter who has a background in law and […]
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One week to go until World Encephalitis Day 2023
23 November 2023
We are only ONE week away from World Encephalitis Day on Wednesday, 22nd February. As we enter the final stretch, we are busy working around the clock to make this year’s awareness campaign as successful as possible. We are very grateful to each and every one of you who has lit up a building, ordered a t-shirt […]
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Japanese encephalitis in Australia - The Encephalitis Podcast
23 November 2023
Dr Lance Turtle joins The Encephalitis Podcast to talk about the Japanese encephalitis virus and its impact on Australia over the past 12 months. Lance is a Reader and Honorary Consultant Physician in Infectious Diseases at the University of Liverpool. As always, the questions are asked by our host, Dr Ava Easton, Chief Executive of Encephalitis International. […]
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Tick-borne encephalitis found in England
23 November 2023
A new health report published by the UK Government says Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) has now been detected in multiple places across England since 2019. A joint report by the UKHSA and DEFRA said there have been 3 cases of probable or confirmed tick-borne encephalitis acquired in England since 2019, including one linked to the Yorkshire area in […]
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Encephalitis International's royal appointment
23 November 2023
Encephalitis International was invited to meet King Charles III during his surprise visit to our home town on Wednesday. His Royal Highness spoke to representatives from several charities from Malton in North Yorkshire. Phillippa Chapman, our Deputy Chief Executive, and Trustee Adele Mackinlay, were given the honour of representing the Encephalitis International on Wednesday (April […]
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Cure One, Cure Many - $10M program launched
22 November 2023
Encephalitis International has teamed up with the American Brain Foundation on an important new drive to investigate neuroinflammation and the brain. The $10 million cross-disciplinary research initiative transcends traditional research and philanthropy boundaries by bringing together non profit organizations, pharmaceutical and biotech investors, philanthropists, and researchers. The initiative will provide funding for research by top […]
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Natalie's legacy
21 November 2023
Forty years ago, I came down with violent headaches. I couldn’t bear light or noise and I struggled to stay awake (writes Natalie). The first GP we saw said it was a virus and that I would be running around in a week. I wasn’t. We saw a different GP who referred me to a […]
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