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Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis with paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity: an under-recognized association?

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Dr. Hinson is the recipient of 2012 American Brain Foundation Practice Research Training Fellowship. Dr. Takahashi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Altowaijri has nothing to disclose. Dr. Baguley has received honoraria from consultancy work for both Ipsen and Allergan, relating to the use of botulinum toxin. Dr. Bourdette has research grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs and National MS Society and he has received honoraria for speaking or consulting with Elan Pharmaceuticals, Biogen Idec and Teva Neurosciences.

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  1. Department of Neurology and Neurocritical Care, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, CR-127, Portland, OR, 97239, USA

    Holly E. Hinson, Courtney Takahashi, Ghadah Altowaijri & Dennis Bourdette

  2. Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

    Ian J. Baguley

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Hinson, H.E., Takahashi, C., Altowaijri, G. et al. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis with paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity: an under-recognized association?. Clin Auton Res 23, 109–111 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10286-012-0184-4

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