Neuromuscular Disorders
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Consider small-fiber neuropathies in systemic lupus erythematosus
Major finding: A total of 14 patients, or 17% of 82 with peripheral neuropathies, had biopsy-proven small-fiber neuropathies and often presented...
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Autoantibodies play role in myositis classification, treatment
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Limited data support multiple myositis treatment options
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PML reported in multiple sclerosis patient on fingolimod
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FDA requires stronger peripheral neuropathy warning for quinolones
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Fingolimod heart effects usually resolve within 6 hours
Major finding: Patients’ mean sitting heart rate at predose assessment dropped from a mean of 74.1 bpm at baseline to a nadir of 65.6 bpm 5 hours...
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Analysis: Healthy babies born after accelerated elimination of teriflunomide
Major finding: Women and partners of men treated with teriflunomide who became pregnant and underwent accelerated elimination procedure had...
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Selecting the right oral MS drug
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Arimoclomol eased inclusion body myositis in small trial
Major finding: Arimoclomol resulted in less physical function deterioration at 8 months than placebo (IBM functional rating scale, 0.68 vs.