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The New York Post
This was where Susannah Cahalan worked as a reporter. It was established by Alexander Hamilton in 1801.
Washington University
This was where Susannah attended college.
New York University Langone Medical Center
This was the hospital where Susannah was admitted when doctors could not identify her illness. She was hospitalized for 28 days.
University of Pennsylvania
This was where Susannah’s brain biopsy was sent for analysis.
Capgras Syndrome
This is when patients suffered hallucinations that make them think people they know are turning into different people.
The Clock Test
This is a test to determine if there was an inflammation in Susannah’s brain. Because she drew all the numbers on the right-hand side, Dr. Najjar knew her right brain was inflamed.
Anti-NMDAS-Receptor Encephalitis
This is the illness that Susannah was diagnosed with. In the illness, her own antibodies attacked the brain receptors.
NYU's Grand Rounds
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