When Waking up After Decades Turned out to Be Temporary

The video discusses encephalitis lethargica, a disease that caused severe symptoms similar to Parkinson's. In the late 1960s, neurologist Oliver Sacks used L-Dopa to awaken patients from a catatonic state, but the drug had severe side effects. The experience highlighted the complexities of brain chemistry and the challenges of treating neurological disorders.

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