Diagnosis

Diagnosing chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is challenging due to its variable presentations, overlapping conditions, and difficulties in interpreting electrodiagnostic results. The 2021 guidelines from the European Academy...
CURATED BY: Tanya Geist,
RPA-C

Genetic Testing Key to Diagnosing Underlying Myopathies in Unprovoked Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis is an acute necrosis of muscle fibers, marked by elevated creatine kinase (CK) levels, muscle pain, edema, and weakness....
CURATED BY:
Jerrica Farias,
MN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC

Updated Criteria Aim to Improve Diagnosis and Management of Dementia with Lewy Bodies

The Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Consortium has updated diagnostic criteria to improve detection and management, emphasizing clearer distinctions between...
CURATED BY:
Kelly Papesh,
DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Systemic Amyloidoses: Protein Misfolding Disorders Causing Organ Dysfunction and Diagnostic Challenges

Systemic amyloidoses are protein misfolding disorders that cause amyloid deposits in organs like the heart, kidneys, and nervous system, leading...
CURATED BY:
Tanya Geist,
RPA-C

Understanding Antibodies in Myasthenia Gravis is Key to Accurate Diagnosis and Personalized Treatment

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies target the neuromuscular junction, causing muscle weakness and fatigue. Affecting 40-180...
CURATED BY:
Tanya Geist,
RPA-C

Early Diagnosis and Immunotherapy Crucial for Managing Stiff Person Syndrome and Preventing Disability

Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle rigidity and spasms, often linked to antibodies against...
CURATED BY:
Tanya Geist,
RPA-C

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy: Early Diagnosis and Treatment Prevent Long-Term Disability

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an immune-mediated neuropathy that affects peripheral nerves and roots, with higher incidence in older...
CURATED BY:
Tanya Geist,
RPA-C
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