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April 07, 2025
Myasthenia Gravis as a Paraneoplastic Manifestation of Renal Cell Carcinoma: More Than a Coincidence? - PubMed

Myasthenia Gravis as a Paraneoplastic Manifestation of Renal Cell Carcinoma: More Than a Coincidence? - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39810826/

Our case highlights the need for screening for extrathymic malignancies in patients presenting with late-onset myasthenia gravis, which had good outcomes if identified early initiation of treatment.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39810826/

A 64-year-old with late-onset myasthenia gravis showed renal cell carcinoma; immune therapy and nephrectomy led to improvement, underscoring malignancy screening importance in elderly myasthenia patients.

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April 06, 2025
American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

The 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting is well underway and will span five days, bringing thousands of neurologists and neuroscience thought leaders together to share the latest research and real-world evidence on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the spectrum of neurological diseases and conditions including myasthenia gravis (MG), dementia, stroke, and sleep disorders.

Held at the San Diego Convention Center and online, the meeting boasts more than 190 education and scientific programs.

Above, we summarize key research and presentations that caught our attention at the start of the conference. We will follow this up with continued coverage and a postconference wrap-up report. Stay tuned.

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March 31, 2025
Virtual horizons: Enhancing rehabilitation of neuromuscular diseases through virtual reality and gamification - PubMed

Virtual horizons: Enhancing rehabilitation of neuromuscular diseases through virtual reality and gamification - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39973447/

This systematic review identified that VR and gamification provide the potential to enhance rehabilitation outcomes in patients suffering from NMDs. The future will doubtless have more subjects included and optimization...

Virtual reality and gamified rehabilitation enhance motor function, motivation, and well-being in neuromuscular disease patients, improving engagement and delaying decline. Emerging technologies offer promising advancements for personalized, effective rehabilitation practices.

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March 31, 2025
Potential diagnostic tools for intensive care unit acquired weakness: A systematic review - PubMed

Potential diagnostic tools for intensive care unit acquired weakness: A systematic review - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39995749/

PROSPERO Registration Number CRD42024573139.

This study reviews diagnostic tools for ICU-acquired weakness, highlighting their strengths and limitations. No single definitive tool exists, necessitating a multimodal approach. Future research should refine and validate diagnostic methods.

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March 27, 2025
American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is hosting its annual meeting in San Diego and online from April 5 to 9, 2025.

Neurologists and neuroscience professionals will gather for the meeting, which boasts more than 190 education and scientific programs.

We will be covering the event for you, so check your email for news reports with highlights and a wrap-up of the conference. Click above to view some of the highlights that caught our attention.