Stories by Z Paige L'Erario

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.

Arist's collage of 3-dimensional medical equipment at varying scales laid out on a surface with a brain in the center seen from above. Pink, white and blue are overlayed as the coloring across the image from left to right, similar to the trans flag

OpinionNovember 17, 2023

Transgender People’s Neurological Needs Are Being Overlooked

Migraine, stroke and epilepsy disproportionately affect members of the transgender community—but neurologists are often unprepared to respond

Z Paige L'Erario

Illustration of a person inside a drawing of a brain.

OpinionMarch 31, 2023

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

OpinionSeptember 19, 2022

Voice Training Is a Medical Necessity for Many Transgender People

Multiple strategies—including speech therapy—can help those whose voice and gender identity are not aligned and can improve their quality of life

Z Paige L'Erario