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Mashup Score: 0Cross‐sectional study of patients with VCP multisystem proteinopathy 1 using dual‐energy x‐ray absorptiometry - 10 day(s) ago
In multisystem proteinopathy 1 (MSP1) caused by VCP variants, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) revealed reduced bone and lean mass, and increased fat mass. These DXA insights could aid in monit…
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Mashup Score: 13Serial electrodiagnostic testing: Utility and indications in adult neurological disorders - 19 day(s) ago
Although existing guidelines address electrodiagnostic (EDX) testing in identifying neuromuscular conditions, guidance regarding the uses and limitations of serial (or repeat) EDX testing is limited….
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Mashup Score: 7Outcome measures in pediatric chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy - 1 month(s) ago
Introduction/Aims Objective outcome measures in children undergoing treatment for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) are lacking. The aim of the study was to record ser…
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Mashup Score: 7Neuromuscular ultrasound findings in gunshot wounds - 2 month(s) ago
Introduction/Aims A spectrum of peripheral nerve injuries is associated with gunshot wounds (GSWs). Due to Wallerian degeneration, distal nerve lesions may go undetected on electrodiagnostic (EDX) t…
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Mashup Score: 41How should newer therapeutic agents be incorporated into the treatment of patients with myasthenia gravis? - 2 month(s) ago
Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) is a postsynaptic neuromuscular junction disorder that results in fatigable muscle weakness. The traditional treatment approach includes the use of acetylcholinest…
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Mashup Score: 28Multifocal motor neuropathy as a mimic of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Serum neurofilament light chain as a reliable diagnostic biomarker - 3 month(s) ago
Introduction/Aims The clinical presentation of multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) may mimic early amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) with predominant lower motor neuron (LMN) involvement, posing a d…
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See Editorial on pages 4–6 in this issue.
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Introduction/Aims Efgartigimod is a neonatal Fc receptor blocker and was the first approved medication in its class for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). As a novel therapy, litt…
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Mashup Score: 3Incidence and prevalence of myasthenia gravis in the United States: A claims‐based analysis - 5 month(s) ago
Introduction/Aims Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare neuromuscular disorder with geographically variable prevalence and incidence rates. A global trend of increasing prevalence of MG has been observed…
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Mashup Score: 25Electrodiagnostic and ultrasound evaluation of respiratory weakness - 6 month(s) ago
Phrenic nerve conduction studies (NCSs) and needle electromyography (EMG) can provide important information on the underlying pathophysiology in patients presenting with unexplained shortness of brea…
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Diaphragmatic EMG is challenging, require experience, and risky. US was introduced as an adjuvant technique available at the bedside that increases the sensitivity and specificity of the EDX evaluation of respiratory symptoms. Read the AANEM monogram at https://t.co/gpawD4gc4j https://t.co/cHW8sKUgQ4
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In multisystem proteinopathy 1 (MSP1) caused by VCP variants, DXA scans revealed reduced bone and lean mass, and increased fat mass. This could aid in monitoring disease progression in MSP1. https://t.co/LqzbhBI6EF