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neurological complications
Coverage of neurological complications in the Nexus archive.
- Bryan Johnson’s chronic disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose
Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, a chronic condition where the body's antibodies attack stomach cells, impairing iron absorption. The disease increases the risk of stomach cancer and can lead to vitamin B12 deficiencies causing anemia and neurological issues.
- Schoolgirl, 14, is left paralysed from the neck down after getting the flu
A 14-year-old schoolgirl became paralyzed from the neck down following a severe case of the flu. The incident highlights the rare but serious complications that can arise from what is typically a common illness.