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A PRESsing Problem: The Mystery Behind Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
Bhanushali, Sarah Parasania, Dev Mai, Hannah Skudlarek, Regan Moola, Esther Salla, Nikkita
Bhanushali, Sarah
Parasania, Dev
Mai, Hannah
Skudlarek, Regan
Moola, Esther
Salla, Nikkita
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2024-05-17
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Imagine waking up one morning to discover that everything around you has turned into a blurry haze. Your world is now a chaotic mix of jumbled, indistinct objects and faces. Your brain experiences significant swelling, unleashing excruciating headaches one day and triggering intense seizures the following day. These symptoms render even the simplest tasks - driving, going to school, cooking your favorite meal - impossible. These are just a few elements that illustrate what it is like living with Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome, also known as PRES. This neurological condition appears in both children and adults, but it tends to be more prevalent among middle-aged females usually ranging from 39 to 47 years [1]. PRES is characterized by white matter abnormalities and swelling in the back and top regions of the brain, namely the occipital and parietal lobes, and is diagnosed by medical imaging techniques.
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Bhanushali, S., Parasania, D., Mai, H., Skudlarek, R., Moola, E., & Salla, N. (2024). A PRESsing Problem: The Mystery Behind Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome. Grey Matters, 7, 8-12.
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Available at: https://greymatterstu.squarespace.com/fcspring24/a-pressing-problem
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Grey Matters, Iss. 7, Spring 2024
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