Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) involves inflammation of the brain parenchyma due to autoantibodies targeting neuronal cell surfaces or synaptic proteins [1]. It is a rapidly progressive disorder and can lead to significant morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and possible mortality. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment for AE that may be used when other acute treatments are ineffective or contraindicated. It has been proven useful in many autoimmune disorders [2-5], though is underutil...

Alterations of the gut microbiome may accelerate the course of Alzheimer's dementia through the enhancement of inflammatory and neurodegenerative processes. Prebiotic galactooligosaccharides increase the abundance of Bifidobacterium species and may have beneficial effects on disease progression....