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Lessons from the Lab: Episode 8: Evaluation of Pat ...
Episode 8
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
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