How do new cancer drugs affect our brains? A practical guide to immune checkpoint inhibitors

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Suspected encephalitis in adults: a challenging diagnosis

Encephalitis, at its simplest, is inflammation of the functional tissue of the brain. With a wide range of infectious and non-infectious causes, it can be difficult to differentiate from other forms of encephalopathy. Yet a growing evidence base suggests that the time to treatmen ...  Show more

Adoptive immunotherapy, updated MS criteria, and misleading meters - Editors' Highlights October 2026

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