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Could you please explain metabolism of the brain, the prognosis, and symptoms? also auto-immune encephalitis prognosis and symptoms?
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A lot of questions: Briefly: metabolism of the brain refers to how the brain processes its energy source which is principally glucose. There are ways to assay this such as cerebral microdialysis or special pet scans. Metabolism can be altered in conditions like head injury or stroke. Auto-immune encephal. Is usually from antibodies directed against brain antigens. Symptoms vary: can include seizure, weakness, dementia.
Answered 12/14/2018
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