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What is pseudopsychosis? How does it differ from true psychosis? Pseudopsychosis is a symptom of an underlying condition. In Brain on Fire, Susannah Cahalan appeared to be having a psychotic break but was suffering from an autoimmune disease. Read more about pseudopsychosis and what caused it in Susannah’s case.
Do you want to know how to deal with different personalities at work? Can a different personality make it challenging to work in teams? Learning how to deal with different personalities at work can help you learn how to succeed in a team environment, and how to better collaborate with others. Keep reading to learn how to deal with different personalities at work.
Was Ebola airborne? Were there outbreaks that showed that Ebola was airborne? There were several outbreaks of Ebola that were shown not to be airborne. However, when the virus broke out in the US, scientists asked the question “was Ebola airborne?” So, was Ebola airborne? Keep reading to find out.
How do we form memories? Is the process of memory formation impaired by autoimmune encephalitis? Memory formation is the process by which the brain stores knowledge and experiences. It is an essential process for regular functioning. But diseases like autoimmune encephalitis can get in the way of this process. Read more about how Susannah’s memory formation in the brain was impaired when her brain was on “fire”.
How many Federalist Papers are there? What do the papers discuss, and why are they important? The Federalist Papers are made up of 85 essays. The essays discuss the need for the Union, the new Constitution, and how it compares to the Articles of Confederation. If you’re wondering “how many Federalist Papers are there?” then keep reading!
What happened during the financial crisis to Ray Dalio? What happened to his company, Bridgewater? For Ray Dalio, the financial crisis directly affected his company, Bridgewater. But Bridgewater actually succeeded during the crisis, which drew attention to its business practices. Read more about Ray Dalio, the financial crisis, and Bridgewater’s success.
What is bio containment? How did scientists and the government use biological containment procedures to stop the spread of Ebola? Bio containment is a practice that is meant to stop biological matter like viruses from spreading. Read more to find out how bio containment works and how it was used to stop Ebola.
What are the Constitutional powers of the Senate? How does Federalist Paper 65 argue in favor of this structure in the Constitution? The powers of the Senate are meant to balance the House. Federalist Paper 65 also notes that the Senate is a check on the other branches. See how Federalist 65 discusses the Constitutional powers of the Senate.
Who is Dr. Souhel Najjar in Brain on Fire? How did he finally get Susannah her diagnosis? Souhel Najjar is a doctor with a reputation for solving medical mysteries. Susannah’s neurologist reached out to him before quitting her team. Read more about Dr. Souhel Najjar and how he handled Susannah’s case differently.
Who is Dr. Dalmau? How did he establish himself as an expert in anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis? Dr. Dalmau is the neuro-oncologist that wrote about a rare autoimmune disease. Susannah Cahalan’s symptoms were similar and her doctor consulted with him. Read more about the discoveries made by Dr. Dalmau and how he helped Susannah.