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Child Neurology Society 2019
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Which patients are most likely to have a positive RNS test for myasthenia gravis?
AUSTIN, TEX. – The diagnostic yield of the test may be highest in patients with MGFA Class III or higher who are...
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Study examines utility of repeat outpatient electrodiagnostic testing
AUSTIN, TEX. – Repeat testing for the same indication may not change symptom or disease management in about one-third of cases, a preliminary...
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Neurologists consider flu shot safe in most patients with autoimmune neuromuscular disorders
AUSTIN, TEX. – Neurologists are circumspect about recommending influenza vaccination for patients with a history of...
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Placebo response in negative rituximab BeatMG trial provides important lessons
AUSTIN, TEX. – The BeatMG trial offers clues and reinforces the need for placebo-controlled studies, Dr. Richard Nowak said.
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Congenital myasthenic syndrome diagnosed best with repetitive stimulation and jitter analysis
Nearly 14% of patients with congenital myasthenic syndrome would be missed if tested with jitter analysis but not repetitive stimulation.
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Late response to eculizumab may occur in minority of myasthenia gravis patients
AUSTIN – Most patients respond to treatment within 12 weeks, but others respond after longer periods of therapy.
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In utero Zika exposure can have delayed consequences
Infants born following in utero Zika virus exposure can appear normal at birth but have neurodevelopmental problems later.
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Minimize blood pressure peaks, variability after stroke reperfusion
ST. LOUIS – Controlling blood pressure variability improves outcomes after stroke.
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In patients with CIS, combined omics predicts conversion to clinically definite MS
STOCKHOLM – Oligoclonal band status is helpful for diagnosis, but cannot predict who will go on to develop clinically definite MS.
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MRI saves money, better than CT in acute stroke
ST. LOUIS – The annual savings from skipping CT in favor of MRI for patients with suspected stroke would offset the cost of round-the-clock MRI...