
New Research Points to Causes for Brain Disorders with No Obvious Injury
Functional neurological disorders are very real, and medical compassion is an important part of treatment
Z Paige L'Erario is a board-certified neurologist and transgender activist. They are currently a graduate student of social service at Fordham University and vice chair of the LGBTQI Section of the American Academy of Neurology. Credit: Nick Higgins
Functional neurological disorders are very real, and medical compassion is an important part of treatment
Multiple strategies—including speech therapy—can help those whose voice and gender identity are not aligned and can improve their quality of life
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