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The immune system, the brain and mental health, plus autoimmune disease research and treatments are thoroughly explored
Cognitive errors in medicine dismissing unusual presentations as psychological
A case of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS)
Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis causing psychiatric symptoms
Failures of genetic research to identify causes
Need for integrating neurology and psychiatry; Importance of testing for antibodies and using MRI scans
Detailed explanation of immune tolerance, peripheral tolerance, and the phenomenon of molecular mimicry in diseases like multiple sclerosis and celiac disease
Importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms
Historical context and current advancements in treating autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, lupus, and multiple sclerosis using reprogrammed immune cells and iron oxide nanoparticles
Explanation of how the liver filters blood and helps establish immune tolerance by processing cellular debris and antigens
Advances in engineering regulatory T cells to target specific disease sites and calm inflammatory responses
Exploration of new diagnostic tools and the potential of AI in understanding complex psychiatric conditions