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Scurvy: A Diagnosis Still Relevant Today
Scurvy can cause mucosal and gastric hemorrhages, and may be linked to poor diet or bariatric surgery.
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Myasthenia Gravis: Where Does Traditional Therapy Fit In?
Neurologists debate the data on familiar immunosuppressive agents.
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New Drug Options Abound for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Mutations are a crucial factor, neurologist says, and steroids still play a role.
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No Benefit to High-Dose IV Vs Oral Steroids in Giant Cell Arteritis
Intravenous methylprednisolone is not significantly beneficial vs oral glucocorticoids in improving visual acuity or survival in patients with...
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Neurologists Lack Awareness of Steroid Toxicity
Over 85% of survey respondents indicated that a tool for systematically monitoring corticosteroid toxicity would be valuable.
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Spotlight on SMA, Part 2: The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment Landscape
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Veterans Affairs Hailed as a ‘Bright Spot’ in ALS Care
Transdisciplinary collaboration is essential for maintaining an effective system.
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Digital Tool May Help Neurologists Assess Steroid Toxicity
The study results “indicate that patients with MG who initiated steroids demonstrated evidence of steroid toxicity in as little as 90 days after...
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Remote Assessments: A Win-Win for ALS Patients and Clinics?
Remote monitoring of patients with ALS is a feasible option for both maximizing quality of life and minimizing cost and disruption.
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Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis: Don’t Treat Children Like Adults
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New Clinician Tool Aims to Stop ALS Diagnosis Delays
The one-page “thinkALS” tool offers a guide to recognize ALS symptoms and determine when it’s time to refer patients to ALS clinics.
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Cardiac Monitoring Is Crucial in Neuromuscular Disorder Care
Cardiac conditions can range from asymptomatic to potentially lethal.