News Express
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Science News: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interdisciplinary Spine Clinic Referrals Are Associated With Increased Conversion to Spine SurgeryDecember 03, 2025
Currently, in the US, many patients receive immediate referral to a spine surgeon upon concern for any spine pathology prior to undergoing conservative management. However, research has demonstrated that referrals to spine surgeons for common problems such as low back pain are often not indicated. This leads to inefficient care, delayed conservative treatments, and longer wait times for available surgical consultations. This study highlights an opportunity to improve efficiency in care for patients and clinicians through proper triaging for spine surgery.
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Remembering Jeremy Bland, MB, ChBNovember 26, 2025
The AANEM community mourns the passing of Dr. Jeremy Bland, a renowned clinician and researcher whose career spanned nearly 4 decades. Dr. Bland leaves behind an enduring legacy in clinical neurophysiology and carpal tunnel syndrome research.
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Science News: Safety and Efficacy of Apitegromab in Nonambulatory Type 2 or Type 3 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SAPPHIRE): A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial
November 18, 2025
This article summarizing the results of the SAPHPHIRE trial, a double blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial on the safety and efficacy of apitegromab (myostatin inhibitor) in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 and 3.
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Remembering Mark Hallett, MDNovember 06, 2025
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Science News: Nerve Conduction Studies in Guillain–Barré Syndrome
November 03, 2025
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Science News: Dry Needling in Those With Fibromyalgia
October 15, 2025
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Science News: Early Nerve Testing Yields Key Insights in Acute Guillain–Barré Syndrome Diagnosis
October 07, 2025
Electrophysiologic changes in early Guillain-Barré syndrome can be nondiagnostic. Improved testing paradigms may improve hyperacute treatment.
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Science News: Utility of Bilateral Biopsy for Amyloid Detection During Carpal Tunnel Release
September 18, 2025
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Patient Safety: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Related Neuromuscular Adverse Effects
September 18, 2025
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AANEM Comments on 2026 Proposed Update to Physician Fee Schedule & QPP
September 18, 2025
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Science News: Targeted Exercise Program Shows Promising Benefits for Aging Adults
September 04, 2025
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Remembering Peter J. Dyck, MDSeptember 03, 2025
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Honoring Austin J. Sumner, MDSeptember 03, 2025
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Trainee Talk: How I Found My Job Through the AANEM Career CenterAugust 22, 2025
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Science News: Study Exposes Gaps in Nerve Pain Treatments
August 21, 2025
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Patient Safety: Colchicine Toxicity
August 11, 2025
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Science News: Prolonged Intubation as an Alternative to Tracheostomy and GT Placement
August 08, 2025
Science News: Prolonged Intubation as an Alternative to Tracheostomy and GT Placement
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CMS Releases Proposed Updates to Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program
July 30, 2025
CMS Releases Proposed Updates to Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program
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Trainee Talk: A Brief Introduction to Neuroanatomy, the Neuromuscular Physical Exam, Electromyography, and Nerve Conduction Study Basics
July 29, 2025
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Mary Reilly, MD, Receives 2025 AANEM Honorary Member AwardJuly 28, 2025
AANEM is proud to present the 2025 Honorary Member Award to Mary Reilly, MD, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to NM and EDX medicine and her global leadership in peripheral nerve research and clinical care.