Lessons from the Lab: Episode 8: Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Motor Neuron Disease-Episode 8

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In this episode of Lessons from the Lab, host Devin Rubin discusses the approach to motor neuron disease with guest Diana Kwan. They both share similar approaches in evaluating patients with suspected ALS, including thorough nerve conduction studies and careful needle examination. Diana mentions that while fasciculations are not as indicative of denervation as fibrillations, they can still be present in patients with ALS. They also discuss the importance of accurate EMG reports, given that patients can now access their medical records quickly. They both agree that the use of ultrasound in ALS evaluation is not common in their practices. Overall, they emphasize the importance of a comprehensive evaluation, ruling out other possible causes, and the need for close communication with patients and other healthcare providers in delivering the diagnosis of motor neuron disease.

Keywords

motor neuron disease

evaluation

ALS

nerve conduction studies

needle examination

fasciculations

EMG reports

diagnosis

ncs

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

MND