Every Two Hours, This 16-Year-Old Needs to Be Told What Day It Is

The Diagnosis

“It’s just basic science applied properly,” said Allen. One brain scan revealed everything they were looking for. Riley’s memory loss was coming from a disconnect in the way her brain cells were receiving oxygen.

Repairing the System

Allen and his team worked to “coax the system back into working order” by restoring the communication system in Riley’s brain. He claimed that while the issue itself was minor and easily resolvable, the problems it causes can seem world-ending.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.