If you had to evaluate a patient with hand numbness on a deserted island and could only take one EDX item with you, what would it be? Tune in to this episode to see what Drs. Devon Rubin and Michael Cartwright would choose! And learn many more tips of the trade as they discuss a common yet sometimes complicated problem in the EMG laboratory.

4/30/2024 -Dr. Kelly Gwathmey interviews Dr. Juerd Wijntjes on the article titled "Comparison of muscle ultrasound and needle electromyography findings in neuromuscular disorders." This study explores the correlation of needle electromyography changes with both visual and quantitative muscle ultrasound results in patients with neurogenic and myopathic disorders.  16 min.

4/15/2024 -Drs. Mohamed Taha and John Morren speak with Andy Galbreath about their recent Muscle & Nerve paper on Artificial Intelligence in NM and EDX Medicine.  The authors discuss concepts of machine learning, deep learning, and artificial neural networks as they relate to NM and EDX medicine. Limitations and regulatory challenges are also discussed.  Muscle & Nerve. 2024;69:260-272. 35 min.