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American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Global Standardization of EMG and Nerve Conduction Study Training: Challenges and Collaborative SolutionsIn this AANEM podcast, Dr. Chilvana Patel interviews Dr. Devin Rubin and Dr. Nortina Shahrizaila about global disparities in EMG and nerve conduction study training. They discuss challenges such as inconsistent educational program standards, limited resources, and lack of mentorship, especially in developing countries. The experts are discussing the current efforts to improve access to hands-on training and standardized education. 2025-05-3030 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)HMGCR Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy: Review of Clinical Features and Update on TreatmentThis AANEM podcast features Dr. Joome Suh, a neurologist and neuromuscular specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, interviewed by neuromuscular fellow Dr. Nadia Khalil. They discuss HMG-CoA reductase immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (HMGCR IMNM), a rare autoimmune muscle disease often associated with statin use. The discussion covers clinical presentation, epidemiologic considerations, histopathologic findings, and treatment approaches, with special focus on Dr. Suh’s recent research published in Muscle and Nerve with co-author Dr. Anthony Amato. Their study found that patients receiving maintenance IVIG as part of their regimen were more likely to have a normal CK at 6 months and the da...2025-04-3013 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Advancing the Field: Perspectives from Nerve Conduction TechnologistsIn this podcast, host Carrie Ford, CNCT, R.NCS.T., interviews 4 nerve conduction technologists: Candy Dolan, CNCT, R.NCS.T, R.EEGT, Pati Ramsey, CNCT, R.NCS.T, Nicole Wiley, CNCT, and Nathaniel Dickey, CNCT.They discuss how AANEM transformed their field by establishing the Certified Nerve Conduction Technologist (CNCT) credential in 2011. The technologists share insights about AANEM membership benefits, certification challenges, employer support and offer advice to newcomers on mentorship and continuous learning. All emphasize the importance of certification and community involvement in maintaining professional standards.2025-04-0840 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Training Program Partnership at AANEMThe podcast explores the AANEM Training Program Partnership (TPP), an educational resource designed for neurology and PM&R training programs. The discussion features current neuromuscular fellows, Sukhraj Gill & Praveen Attele, along with hosts Bhaskar Roy (an associate professor at Yale) and Carrie Ford (a technologist at University of Utah).2025-03-1816 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 17 - Unilateral Tongue WeaknessGrab your hot chocolate and cozy up to your fireplace as you warm up with an educational discussion about a patient who lost his voice. Drs. Rubin and Munin will help teach you how to help patients find their voice (or at least find some muscles contributing to their voice with needle EMG) as they figure out the best way to approach this patient. 2025-02-0341 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)A Discussion About the ADHERE Study: Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Efgartigimod in Patients With CIDPIn this AANEM podcast, Dr. Stino interviews Dr. Allen on the groundbreaking ADHERE study, published in Lancet Neurology in 2024, which investigated efgartigimod for treating chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). As the largest CIDP trial to date with 322 patients across 146 sites, it marked the first major study of a targeted biologic therapy in CIDP. The trial featured a unique two-stage design: An open-label response phase followed by a randomized controlled phase for responders. Dr. Allen explains the rationale behind targeting IgG in CIDP, despite its less clear antibody-mediated mechanism compared to myasthenia gravis. The study demonstrated a 66-70% response rate...2025-01-3031 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)The Evolving Role of Muscle and Nerve Biopsies in Neuromuscular Diagnosis: A Discussion With ExpertsIn this AANEM podcast, Dr. Andrés De León interviews neuromuscular pathology experts Dr. Aziz Shaibani and Dr. Marcus Pinto about the current state and value of muscle and nerve biopsies in clinical practice. The discussion covers essential topics including proper indications for biopsies, technical considerations in choosing biopsy sites, staining techniques, and the impact of advancing genetic testing on diagnostic approaches. Dr. Shaibani emphasizes that while genetic testing has reduced some muscle biopsy indications, biopsies remain crucial for certain conditions like inflammatory myopathies and mitochondrial disorders. Dr. Pinto details specific scenarios where nerve biopsies are invaluable, particularly in...2025-01-1532 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Understanding the Safety Factor in Neuromuscular Junction Transmission: A Conversation with Dr. Kyle MahoneyIn this AANEM podcast, Carrie Ford, a CNCT and R.NCS.T. from the University of Utah's Jack Petajan EMG Lab, interviews Dr. Kyle Mahoney, an associate professor at the University of Utah, who provides a comprehensive explanation of neuromuscular junction transmission and the critical concept of the "safety factor." He breaks down complex neurophysiological concepts using accessible analogies, explaining how the safety factor serves as a built-in buffer that ensures reliable nerve-to-muscle signal transmission. The discussion covers normal neuromuscular junction function, the impact of various pathological conditions such as Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, myasthenia gravis, and ALS on neuromuscular...2024-12-1524 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 16 - Patient With Trouble Raising Arm: More Than Rotator Cuff? Sit back and reminisce about the old oral EMG board examination as two former examiners discuss their thought process on an interesting case. See if Dr. Chiodo passes his Lessons From the Lab examination (he does with flying colors!). You are sure to learn good, practical knowledge when you listen to this episode.2024-12-0349 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Building Successful Clinical Trial Programs in Neuromuscular Medicine: Insights from Private Practice ExpertsIn this AANEM podcast, Dr. Kelly Gwathmey interviews Dr. Aziz Shaibani and Dr. Yessar Hussain, two experienced neuromuscular specialists who run successful private practice clinical research programs in Texas. They discuss the motivations for conducting clinical trials, including expanding treatment options for patients and contributing to medical advancement. The experts share valuable insights about building research infrastructure, recruiting patients, managing competing trials, and balancing clinical duties with research responsibilities. They emphasize the importance of having well-trained research coordinators, efficient databases, and proper facility space. Both physicians stress the need for more clinical trial training in medical education and encourage...2024-11-3024 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 15 - A Patient With Poly Neuropathy & Ulnar Neuropathy Join in to this episode of Lessons From the Lab as Drs. Rubin and Hobson-Webb discuss a challenging case filled with many things to ponder. Is the arm finding related to the neuropathy? Are the findings indicative of demyelination? Is there conduction block? Is Dr. Rubin good at ultrasound scanning? You will be sure to learn quite a bit during this discussion!2024-11-251h 04

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)CIDP in Focus: Evolving Diagnosis, Treatment, and Future Directions - A Discussion with Global ExpertsIn this comprehensive discussion, four prominent neuromuscular experts—Drs. Bhaskar Roy, Jeff Allen, Diana Castro, and Luis Querol—explore recent developments in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). The conversation centers on the new European Academy of Neurology and Peripheral Nerve Society guidelines, highlighting significant changes in diagnostic criteria and disease classification. The experts discuss the challenges of diagnosing CIDP, particularly in pediatric cases and variant forms, while emphasizing the importance of proper electrodiagnostic testing and the role of supportive criteria like CSF studies and MRI. They delve into the emerging field of autoimmune neuropathies and the significance of specific anti...2024-11-0834 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Paraproteinemic NeuropathiesThis podcast discusses paraproteinemic neuropathies, featuring experts Dr. Michelle Maruman and Dr. Eli Naddaf. They explore the definition and clinical significance of monoclonal proteins, the necessary tests for diagnosing these conditions, and the various types of paraproteinemic neuropathies. The discussion covers IgM-associated neuropathies, including DADS, CANOMAD, and Waldenstrom's acroglobulinemia-associated neuropathies, as well as non-IgM neuropathies such as POEMS syndrome and light chain amyloidosis. The experts detail the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and management approaches for these conditions, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. They conclude by reminding clinicians that the co-occurrence of peripheral neuropathy and monoclonal...2024-10-1525 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Advances in the Therapeutic Landscape of Anti-MAG NeuropathyDespite its recognition for nearly 40 years, anti-MAG neuropathy continues to have limited therapeutic options. The emergence of bruton tyrosine kinase inhibition as a new therapeutic pathway appears promising. In this interview, Dr. Amro Stino interviews Dr. Chiara Briani on her 2023 paper exploring the prevalence of the MYD 88 mutation among patients with anti-MAG neuropathy. This is discussed within the broader context of disease presentation, current treatment landscape, and future drug development.2024-09-3029 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Clinical and Neurophysiological Recovery of Ulnar Nerve Conduction Block at the ElbowDr. Andrés De León interviews Drs. Simon Podnar and Gregor Omejec about their research on recovery of ulnar nerve conduction block at the elbow. 2024-09-1532 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Acquired Hyperexcitable Peripheral Nerve Disorders: Clinical and Laboratory Features, Therapeutic Responses, and Long-Term Follow-UpDr. Chilvana Patel interviews Dr. Khadilkar on the article titled "Acquired Hyperexcitable Peripheral Nerve Disorders: Clinical and Laboratory Features, Therapeutic Responses, and Long-Term Follow-Up." This study examines the clinical and laboratory characteristics of acquired hyperexcitable peripheral nerve disorders, evaluates therapeutic responses, and provides insights from long-term follow-up observations.2024-08-3116 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - LIVE 2 Webinar Recording (Aug. 2024) Did you miss Lessons From the Lab LIVE 2? Watch the recording now and see the fun you missed as Drs. Devon Rubin and Christopher Lamb present and discuss a unique case of a young rock climber with arm weakness. 2024-08-1958 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)AANEM EDX Lab AccreditationCarrie Ford, CNCT, RNSCT, REPT (Emeritus) interviews Peter Grant, MD who is a fraud and abuse expert for the FBI Office of Inspector General, US Attorney’s Office, private insurers, and state medical boards. During this podcast, Peter discusses AANEM lab accreditation—how and when it got started. Dr. Grant explains how to apply for lab accreditation, the benefits of being an accredited lab, exemplary accreditation status vs regular accreditation, and how the HB2639 will affect lab accreditation. 2024-08-1516 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Promoting Quality EDX in LegislationCarrie Ford, CNCT, RNSCT, REPT (Emeritus) interviews Peter Grant, MD who is a fraud and abuse expert for the FBI, Office of Inspector General, US Attorney’s Office, private insurers, and state medical boards. In this podcast Dr. Grant discusses promoting quality electrodiagnostic medicine through legislation—HB2639 explaining the history and need for this legislation, as well as explaining EDX “fraudsters,” and roadblocks that have occurred with this legislation. Dr. Grant also discusses the AANEM’s state liaisons, lobbying in Washington, DC, and meetings with congressman Pete Sessions for support of HB2639. 2024-07-3116 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 14 - Approach to a Patient With WeaknessJoin this Lessons From the Lab as Dr. Devon Rubin picks the amazing brains of Drs. Donald Sanders and Janice Massey on the approach to a patient with weakness. Learn what it means when a patient walks into the office sucking on hard candy as well as what tools should be used to think about and assess for an uncommon neuromuscular disorder. 2024-07-1857 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Fraud and AbuseCarrie Ford, CNCT, RNSCT, REPT (Emeritus), interviews Peter Grant, MD, for a podcast on electrodiagnostic (EDX) fraud and abuse. Dr. Grant is a fraud and abuse expert for the FBI, Office of Inspector General, US Attorney’s Office, private insurers, and state medical boards. In this podcast, Dr. Grant explains EDX fraud and how it adversely affects PM&R and neurology, which includes hand-held devices, billing unnecessary repeat studies, billing unnecessary multiple nerves with EMG, and mobile diagnostic labs.2024-07-1523 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Career Phenotypes Part 4 - Perspective from a Clinician in Private PracticeDr. Nadia Khalil interviews Dr. Collin Grant on his experience in private practice. He shares his take on the highlights, challenges, and keys for success.2024-06-3018 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 13 - Clinical, EDX, and Practical Approaches for Progressive Weakness Have you ever encountered a patient with progressive patchy weakness in various muscles throughout the body? Have you ever performed an EMG in which the findings don’t always fit perfectly into what you were expecting? Have you ever wondered whether you even need to perform an EMG in a patient with weakness? Have you ever wondered how much fun it would be to listen to a new episode of Lessons From the Lab? Well, you have come to the right place to find some answers to these questions! Join Drs. Rubin and Narayanaswami as they ponder and discuss many...2024-06-2157 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Career Phenotypes Part 3 - Perspectives from Neuromuscular Providers on Subspecialty SelectionDr. Nadia Khalil interviews Dr. Ileana Howard and Dr. Kelly Gwathmey on their careers in neuromuscular medicine. They define a neuromuscular practice and highlight how meaningful, challenging, and exciting this field of medicine is. 2024-06-1527 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Career Phenotypes Part 2 - Perspective from a Clinician ResearcherDr. Nadia Khalil interviews Dr. Nicholas Johnson on a career in research. He describes what research in practice looks like, his inspiration, and pearls for success. 2024-05-3112 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Career Phenotypes Part 1 - Perspectives from Clinician Educators in Academic PracticeDr. Nadia Khalil interviews Dr. Milind Kothari and Dr. Sandra Hearn on academic practice. They define what life as a clinician educator looks like and share pearls from their own journeys for success.2024-05-1528 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 12 - Navigating EDX with Drs. Rubin and Cartwright 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. 2024-05-0958 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Comparison of Muscle Ultrasound and Needle Electromyography Findings in Neuromuscular DisordersDr. 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. 2024-04-3016 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)The Role of AI in NM and EDX MedicineDrs. 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. 2024-04-1535 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 11 - Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Devon Rubin challenges the father-son combination of Drs. Peter Dyck and Jim Dyck with a case of peripheral neuropathy. Watch to find out whether the patient’s diabetes was the culprit or whether there was another cause. You will not be disappointed as you learn many pearls in the clinical and EDX evaluation of peripheral neuropathy. Visit our website for more information and educational materials ⁠education.aanem.org⁠. 2024-04-041h 01

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - LIVE Webinar Recording (March 2024)Did you miss the first-ever Lessons From the Lab LIVE? Listen and watch what fun you missed now! Hear Devon Rubin, MD, and Ruple Laughlin, MD, as they discuss a case on unilateral leg numbness. 2024-03-281h 10

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)A Discussion of Three Challenging Electrodiagnostic CasesThis podcast is a discussion of three challenging electrodiagnostic cases. Teresa Spiegelberg, CNCT interviews three neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic experts: Dr. Ann Little, MD, Dr. Gary Gallagher, MD, and Dr. James Leonard, Jr. MD. The first case explores the challenges of routine electrodiagnostic testing in someone with a chronic, underlying brachial plexopathy. The second case discusses the expected electrophysiological changes in a patient with a presynaptic neuromuscular junction disorder. In the third case, electrophysiological features of a patient with Hirayama's Disease (i.e. monomelic amyotrophy) are discussed.2024-03-1825 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 10 - Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Polyneuropathy Listen to this episode to see if Dr. Grant thinks that Dr. Rubin appropriately evaluated a patient with suspected polyneuropathy – is one NCS too few, are 22 NCS too many? Tune in to find out the answer, and much more!2024-03-0155 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 9 - Subacute Lower Extremity WeaknessDr. Devon Rubin presents Dr. David Preston with a challenging case of a man with subacute lower extremity weakness. Enjoy the potpourri of information about anticoagulation, A waves, F waves, demyelination, ultrasound, Siri, and so much more! Visit our website for more information and educational materials ⁠education.aanem.org⁠. 2024-01-1656 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 8 - Evaluation of Patients With Suspected Motor Neuron DiseaseThis episode of Lessons From the Lab should make you laugh, think, and maybe cry as Drs. Devon Rubin and Dianna Quan discuss various approaches to the evaluation of patients with suspected motor neuron disease. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org.2024-01-1147 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic MyopathiesChilvana Patel, Associate Professor and Neurology Residency Program Director at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas, interviewing Dr. Bhai who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of the Neuromuscular Center in the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Dr. Vissing who is a professor in Department of Neurology at university of Copenhagen, Denmark and Director of Copenhagen Neuromuscular Center at the National Hospital about their recently published articles in Muscle and Nerve in April 2023 on Diagnosis and management of metabolic myopathie 2024-01-0534 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)The Treatment Landscape of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Highlighting Elevidys, the Newly Approved Recombinant Gene TherapyDr. Rothman interviews Drs. Stratton and Yang to discuss the treatment landscape of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, highlighting Elevidys, the newly approved recombinant gene therapy.2023-10-0927 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 7 - EMG Discussion with Professor Erik StalbergJoin us in this episode as Devon Rubin, MD, challenges Professor Erik Stalberg with an unknown case and discusses various EMG approaches to a patient with suspected neuromuscular junction disease. Watch Professor Stalberg grade Dr. Rubin’s single fiber pairs and hearing about single fiber EMG on dogs will surely make you smile! 2023-09-1457 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Respiratory Considerations in Patients With Neuromuscular DisordersHear from Andrew D. Galbreath, DO, as he meets with Ileana Howard, MD, to discuss her recent paper: Respiratory Considerations in Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders. 2023-08-3033 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 6 - Scapular WingingIn Episode 6 of Lessons From the Lab, we have a fun, educational discussion with Dr. Robert Irwin, current president of AANEM, about an interesting patient with scapular winging. Learn about clinical, electrodiagnostic, and neuromuscular ultrasound assessment of scapular winging, and approaches to managing these patients. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org. 2023-08-0244 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)ALS Treatment LandscapeElie Naddaf, MD, meets with Nicholas Maragakis, MD to discuss the ALS treatment landscape.2023-06-1621 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 5 - A Patient With Bilateral Foot NumbnessDevon Rubin, MD, is joined by John Kincaid, MD, to discuss which is the most important tool in the neurologist's bag, the largest wad of cotton, and interesting findings in a patient with foot numbness. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org. 2023-05-1543 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 4 - EDX & NMUS Approaches to a Patient With DyspneaDevon Rubin, MD, is joined by Andrea Boon MD, to discuss EDX and NMUS approaches, intricacies, and difficulties of a patient who presented with respiratory weakness. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org. 2023-04-1736 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Role of Electrodiagnosis in Nerve Transfers for Focal Neuropathies and Brachial PlexopathiesDr. Amro Stino interviews Dr. Larry Robinson about the role of electrodiagnosis in nerve transfers for focal neuropathies and brachial plexopathies.2023-03-3039 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 3 - How to Approach Suspected Ulnar Neuropathy in the EMG LaboratoryDevon Rubin, MD, is joined by Holli Horak, MD, to discuss the topic: How do we approach suspected ulnar neuropathy in the EMG laboratory? 2023-03-1530 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating PolyneuropathyDr. Chilvana Patel interviews Dr. Jeffrey Allen about the diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).2023-02-2126 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons From the Lab - Episode 2 - EDX Approach to RadiculopathyDevon Rubin, MD, is joined by Michael Andary, MD, for a lively debate and discussion on EDX approach to radiculopathy. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org. 2023-02-1537 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Lessons from the Lab - Episode 1Devon Rubin, MD, leads an educational, informative, and humorous discussion with Dr. Litchy and Dr. Robinson, on their electrodiagnostic approaches to a patient with symptoms of possible mild carpal tunnel syndrome.2023-01-1933 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Complement and Neonatal Fc Receptor Inhibitors in Myasthenia Gravis, Highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) TrialsDr. Elie Naddaf, MD interviews Dr. James Howard, MD about the use of complement and the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors in myasthenia gravis, highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trials.2022-12-131h 06

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Complement and Neonatal Fc Receptor Inhibitors in Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trialsElie Naddaf, MD, interviews James Howard, MD, about the use of complement and the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors in myasthenia gravis (MG), highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trials.2022-12-131h 06

Health Professional Radio - Podcast2022 AANEM - UCB Presented New Additional Data from its Generalized Myasthenia Gravis PortfolioKim Moran, Head of U.S. Rare Diseases at UCB, discusses the latest UCB data presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) annual meeting that builds the body of evidence around the complexities of Myasthenia Gravis. Patients living with myasthenia gravis continue to experience high disease and treatment burden resulting in significant impact on their daily lives. #2022AANEM Kim Moran is Head of U.S. Rare Diseases, where she oversees the rare disease commercial organization in the U.S., preparing for future launches and building the strategy for our entry into multiple...2022-10-2509 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Musculoskeletal Mimics of Cervical RadiculopathyDr. Chilvana Patel interviews Dr. Faye Chiou Tan on Musculoskeletal Mimics of Cervical Radiculopathy 2022-09-0822 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Musculoskeletal Mimics of Cervical RadiculopathyDr. Chilvana Patel interviews Dr. Faye Chiou Tan on musculoskeletal mimics of cervical radiculopathy.2022-09-0822 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its ManagementDr. Beecher interviews Drs. Nassim Rad and Crystal Yeo on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its Management 2022-06-2145 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Spinal Muscular Atrophy and its ManagementDr. Beecher interviews Drs. Nassim Rad and Crystal Yeo on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its Management. 2022-06-2145 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisDr. Naddaf interviews Dr. Vucic on Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 2022-05-2524 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisDr. Naddaf interviews Dr. Vucic on diagnostic utility of gold coast criteria in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 2022-05-2524 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task Force—Second RevisionDr. Hearn interviews Dr. Van Den Bergh on European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task Force—Second Revision. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34327760/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085743/2022-02-2630 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task ForceDr. Hearn interviews Dr. Van Den Bergh on European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP): Report of a joint task force. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34327760/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085743/ 2022-02-2630 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating PolyneuropathyDr. Chilvana Patel, MD interviews Dr. Jeffrey Allen, MD about the diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.2022-02-2126 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Neuromuscular Complications of Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsDr. Patel interviews Dr. Dubey and Dr. Zekeridou on Neuromuscular complications of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.2022-01-1339 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Neuromuscular Complications of Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsDr. Patel interviews Drs. Dubey and Zekeridou on neuromuscular complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors. 2022-01-1339 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Evaluation of Persons With Suspected Lumbosacral and Cervical RadiculopathyDr. Katarzyna Ibanez interviews Dr. Timothy Dillingham on Evaluation of Persons With Suspected Lumbosacral and Cervical Radiculopathy.2021-12-1630 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Evaluation of Persons With Suspected Lumbosacral and Cervical RadiculopathyDr. Katarzyna Ibanez interviews Dr. Timothy Dillingham on evaluation of persons with suspected lumbosacral and cervical radiculopathy. 2021-12-1630 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Clinical Features of LRP4/Agrin-Antibody–Positive Myasthenia GravisDr. Elahi Behzad interviews Dr. Michael H. Rivner on the clinical features of LRP4/agrin-antibody–positive Myasthenia Gravis.2021-11-0321 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Clinical Features of LRP4/agrin-antibody Positive Myasthenia GravisDr. Elahi Behzad interviews Dr. Michael H. Rivner on the clinical features of LRP4/agrin-antibody positive Myasthenia Gravis (MG). 2021-11-0321 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)COVID-19 and Neuromuscular DisordersDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Amanda Guidon and Dr. Anthony Amato regarding coronavirus 19 (COVID19) and Neuromuscular disorders. This podcaste reviews the potential neuromuscular complications of COVID-19, impact of COVID-19 on patients with preexisting neuromuscular disease, and guidance for management of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies and timing vaccination. We also review the impact of COVID19 on training in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.2021-10-2633 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Approach to Dysphagia With Focus on Neuromuscular DisordersDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Georgia Malandraki and Dr. Kendrea Garand on the approach to dysphagia, with focus on neuromuscular disorders.2021-09-1040 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Approach to Dysphagia With Focus on Neuromuscular DisordersDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Drs. Georgia Malandraki and Kendrea Garand on the approach to dysphagia, with focus on neuromuscular disorders. 2021-09-1040 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Porphyric Neuropathy Part IIDr. Priya Dhawan interviews Drs. Mohamed Kazamel and Robert Desnick on their article, Porphyric Neuropathy Part II.2021-07-2335 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Porphyric Neuropathy Part IDr. Priya Dhawan interviews Drs. Mohamed Kazamel and Robert Desnick on their article, Porphyric Neuropathy Part I.2021-07-2330 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)COVID-19-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome: The Early Pandemic ExperienceDr. Willer interviews Dr. Caress on his article, COVID-19-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome: The Early Pandemic Experience. Please review these papers that were mentioned in this podcast: "Epidemiological and cohort study finds no association between COVID-19 and Guillain-Barre syndrome" "COVID-19 vaccine and Guillain-Barre ́syndrome: let's not leap to associations"2021-04-2118 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)COVID-19-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome: The Early Pandemic ExperienceDr. Willer interviews Dr. Caress on his article, COVID-19-associated Guillain-Barre syndrome: The early pandemic experience. Please review these papers that were mentioned in this podcast: "Epidemiological and Cohort Study Finds No Association Between COVID-19 and Guillain-Barre syndrome." "COVID-19 Vaccine and Guillain-Barre syndrome: Let's Not Leap to Associations." 2021-04-2118 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Autonomic NeuropathiesDr. Patel interviews Dr. Stino on his article, Autonomic Neuropathies.2021-04-1525 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Autonomic NeuropathiesDr. Patel interviews Dr. Stino on his article, Autonomic Neuropathies. 2021-04-1525 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Guidelines on Clinical Presentation and Management of Nondystrophic MyotoniasDr. Waheed interviews Dr. LoRusso and Dr. Statland on thier article, Guidelines on clinical presentation and management of nondystrophic myotonias.2021-03-1733 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Guidelines on Clinical Presentation and Management of Nondystrophic MyotoniasDr. Waheed interviews Drs. LoRusso and Statland on their article, Guidelines on clinical presentation and management of nondystrophic myotonias. 2021-03-1733 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)COVID-19 and Neuromuscular DisordersDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Drs. Amanda Guidon and Anthony Amato regarding COVID-19 and neuromuscular disorders. This podcast reviews the potential neuromuscular complications of COVID-19, impact of COVID-19 on patients with preexisting neuromuscular disease, and guidance for management of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies and timing vaccination. We also review the impact of COVID-19 on training in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine. 2021-02-2633 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Electrodiagnostic Approach to Patients Presenting With Respiratory SymptomsDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Andrea Boon about the approach to patients presenting to the EMG laboratory with respiratory symptoms, to evaluate for underlying neuromuscular cause of these symptoms. Dr Boon describes the role of phrenic nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography of the diaphragm and the technical limitations of these studies. Dr Boon also details the role of diaphragm ultrasound to enhance the accuracy and safety of diaphragm electromyography, and improve the diagnostic yield of EDX testing, including an overview of the diaphragm ultrasound technique 2020-10-2827 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Anterior Interosseous Nerve SyndromeDr. Sandra Hearn interviews Dr. Dr. Darryl Sneag, Dr. Danielle Stoner, Dr. Scott Wolfe, Dr. Joseph Feinberg, Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome.2020-09-3049 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Rehabilitative Approach to ALS Patients highlighting Eye-Controlled, Power Wheelchair Performs Well for ALS PatientsDr. Ibanez interviewing Dr. Elliott on “Rehabilitative approach to ALS patients” while also highlighting his article “Eye-controlled, power wheelchair performs well for ALS patients.2020-09-0320 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Immunomodulatory and Immunosuppressive Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders Part II.Dr. Justin Willer interviews Dr. Constantine Farmakidis on his article, Immunomodulatory and Immunosuppressive Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders Part II.2020-07-2436 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Immunomodulatory and Immunosuppressive Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders Part IDr. Justin Willer interviews Dr. Constantine Farmakidis on his article, Immunomodulatory and Immunosuppressive Therapy for Neuromuscular Disorders Part I.2020-07-2429 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Nutritional NeuropathiesDr. Priya Dhawan interviews Dr. Kelly Gwathmey on her article, Nutritional Neuropathies.2020-05-2624 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Quality Improvement Projects in the EMG laboratoryDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Andrea Leep Hunderfund on her article, Quality Improvement Projects in the EMG laboratory.2020-04-0319 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Generalized Myasthenia GravisDr. Elahi Behzad interviews Dr. Srikanth Muppidi on his article, Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Eculizumab in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis.2019-12-1816 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Peripheral Entrapment NeuropathiesDr. Sandra Hearn interviews Dr. John Norbury on his article, Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Peripheral Entrapment Neuropathies.2019-10-3016 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Effect of Shoulder and Elbow Position on Ulnar Nerve ConductionDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Lawrence R. Robinson MD on his article, Effect of shoulder and elbow position on ulnar nerve conduction.2019-09-2424 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Thymectomy may not be Associated With Clinical Improvement in MuSK Myasthenia GravisDr. Justin Willer interviews Dr. Michael Hehir on his article, Thymectomy may not be associated with clinical improvement in MuSK myasthenia gravis.2019-07-0720 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Satisfactory Response With Achieving Maintenance Low-Dose Prednisone in Generalized Myasthenia GravisDr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Mazen Dimachkie on his article, Satisfactory Response With Achieving Maintenance Low-Dose Prednisone in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis. To estimate the satisfactory response rate (SR%) with achieving maintenance, low-dose prednisone in acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis. In this retrospective study, we estimate the SR% as defined by (remission/minimal manifestations status for at least 6 months using 7.5 mg or less of prednisone daily, for maintenance treatment at 2, 4, and 6 years after symptoms onset) for patients who were not taking steroid-sparing immunosuppressant (SSI) as a primary outcome and for patients taking an SSI as a secondary outcome. Forty-five patients...2019-07-0324 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Features Of Nontraumatic Sciatic NeuropathyDr. Justin Willer interviews Dr. Yuebing Li about his article, Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Features Of Nontraumatic Sciatic Neuropathy. This study sought to characterize etiologies and features of sciatic neuropathy unrelated to penetrating nerve trauma. Methods: This investigation was a retrospective review of 109 patients with electrodiagnostically confirmed sciatic neuropathies. Results: Hip replacement surgery represented the most common (34.9%) etiology, whereas inflammatory sciatic neuropathy was seen in 7.3%. Electrodiagnostic testing revealed an axonal neuropathy in 95.4% and a demyelinating neuropathy in 4.6%. Predominant involvement of the peroneal division was seen in 39.4% and was tibial in 5.5%. Nine of 31 (29.0%) patients who had MRI or neuromuscular ultrasound study...2019-06-0617 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Needle Electromyography and Histopathologic Correlation in MyopathiesDr. Behzad Elahi interviews Dr. Devin I. Rubin on his article, Needle Electromyography and Histopathologic Correlation in Myopathies. Fibrillation potentials and short-duration MUPs predict pathologic changes of muscle fiber necrosis, splitting, and/or vacuolar changes (as seen with inflammatory myopathies and muscular dystrophies). Absence of fibrillation potentials suggests other myopathologic changes (e.g., congenital myopathy). Muscle Nerve 59:315-320, 2019.2019-04-2414 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Muscle Biopsy EMG CorrelationDr. Scott Speelziek interviews Dr. Elie Naddaf on his article, Muscle Biopsy EMG Correlation. In myopathies, the correlation of individual electromyographic and histopathologic findings remains poorly explored, as most previous studies have focused on the ability of muscle biopsy and electromyography to distinguish the neuropathic vs. myopathic nature of the underlying neuromuscular disease. By demonstrating a clear correlation of various electromyographic and histopathologic findings, this study improves interpreting electrodiagnostic testing in myopathies, and serves as the basis to further assess the correlation between clinical, electromyographic, and histopathologic findings.2019-02-1110 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Long‐Term Neuromuscular Outcomes of West Nile Virus Infection A Clinical and Electromyographic Evaluation of Patients With a History of InfectionDr. Justin Willer interviews Dr. Athar Parveen on her article, Long‐term neuromuscular outcomes of west nile virus infection A clinical and electromyographic evaluation of patients with a history of infection. The study found that 33% of these patients (10 of 30) showed abnormalities on either nerve conduction or needle electromyography due to primary or secondary outcomes of WNV infection. Most common electrodiagnostic findings and causes of long-term disability were related to anterior horn cell poliomyelitis (WNV poliomyelitis). Electrical data on these patient populations were similar to those observed in chronic poliomyelitis. With more than 16,000 cases of WNV neuroinvasive disease reported across th...2018-08-3121 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Electrodiagnostic Errors Contribute to Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy MisdiagnosisDr. Justin Willer interviews Dr. Jeffrey Allen on his article, Electrodiagnostic Errors Contribute to Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Misdiagnosis.2018-07-2320 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Amyloid TTR Treatment StudiesDr. Ted Burns interviews Dr. William Litchy and Drs. Jim and Peter Dyck on their articles, Amyloid TTR treatment studies. The articles are Inotersen Treatment for Patients with Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (N Engl J Med. 2018 Jul 5;379(1):22-31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1716793) and Patisiran, an RNAi Therapeutic, for Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis (N Engl J Med. 2018 Jul 5;379(1):11-21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1716153.)2018-07-2353 min

American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and palliative care: Where we are, and the road ahead by Dr. BlackhallAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis and palliative care: Where we are, and the road ahead by Dr. Leslie J. Blackhall, interviewed by Dr. Michael K. Hehir. Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) have high symptom burdens, including pain, fatigue, dyspnea, and sialorrhea, and they must make difficult decisions about the use of life-prolonging therapies, such as long-term mechanical ventilation. The impact of ALS is also felt by family caregivers who often struggle to meet the heavy physical, financial, and emotional demands associated with the illness. Expert multidisciplinary care may improve both quality and length of life of patients with ALS. However...2013-11-211h 08