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Science News: Improving Muscle Grade Accuracy With EMG

April 17, 2025

This review discusses a study that supports the reliability of MMT in assessment of key muscles in spinal cord injury patients.

CMS Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Through September 2025

April 17, 2025

Congress recently passed legislation extending key Medicare telehealth flexibilities through Sept. 30, 2025. While the recent extension through September 2025 is a positive step, AANEM remains committed to securing lasting legislative solutions that support flexible, patient-centered care.

AANEM's 12th Annual Day on Capitol Hill

April 17, 2025

On March 10, 2025, AANEM held its 12th Annual Day on Capitol Hill, bringing together state liaisons from around the country to advocate for the future of electrodiagnostic (EDX) medicine and the patients it serves.

Patient Safety: Mononeuropathies in Scapular Winging

April 03, 2025

Scapular winging is a clinical sign describing an abnormal prominence of the medial or inferior border of the scapula during arm & shoulder motion. It can be present with a wide range of neurologic, neuromuscular, or musculoskeletal conditions. However, the most common are long thoracic and spinal accessory nerve palsies. These two mononeuropathies can often be differentiated on clinical exam due to either medial or lateral positioning consistent with scapular winging.

Science News: Initial Clinical Experience and Outcomes of Ravulizumab in AChR+ gMG

April 03, 2025

Analyzing a study that evaluates the initial clinical experience of using ravulizumab, a long-acting C5 monoclonal antibody, in patients with acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis (AChR+ gMG).

Science News: Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Apitegromab in Nonambulatory SMA Patients

March 20, 2025

This study examines the long-term efficacy and safety of apitegromab (SRK-015) in nonambulatory patients with SMA over 36 months, showing sustained motor function improvements and a favorable safety profile.

Trainee Talk: Starting Points for the Rising Neuromuscular Fellow

March 20, 2025

Abigail Bose, MD, shares her tips for residents preparing for fellowships.

Science News: Serial Nerve Conduction Studies in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Its Usefulness and Precise Timing

March 11, 2025

This multicenter retrospective study aimed to assess the usefulness of serial nerve conduction studies in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome who undergo nerve conduction studies at an early stage.

2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Advocacy Opportunity

March 10, 2025

2025 AANEM & Wake Forest Francis O. Walker Neuromuscular Ultrasound Course

March 03, 2025

Plan to attend the Francis O. Walker Neuromuscular Ultrasound Workshop presented by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and AANEM.

2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – Updates You Should Know About

February 27, 2025

On Nov. 2, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Final Rule of the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) updates. This is a summary of some of the items in the 3000+ page document that may affect you or your practice.

Science News: Optimization of Muscle Selection for Needle Electromyography in Isolated C6 Root Lesion: A Prospective Chart Review Study

February 25, 2025

The aim of the study was to evaluate muscles with more prominent needle electromyographic findings to optimize needle EMG screening of isolated C6 radiculopathy in patients with C6 root lesions.

Science News: Use of Baclofen as a Treatment for Nocturnal Calf Cramps in Individuals With Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Prospective Randomized Study

February 17, 2025

A group of 40 adults with spinal stenosis who complained of nocturnal calf cramps (NCCs) more than once a week were enrolled in a study to measure the use of baclofen as a treatment for NCCs.

Inside the Match — An Applicant’s Experience Using the AANEM Fellowship Match Portal

February 12, 2025

Hear from Amber Vocelle, DO, PhD, Member of the AANEM Young Leadership Council, on her experience as an applicant in the AANEM Fellowship Match Portal.

Patient Safety: Toxic Neuropathy Following Treatment With Linezolid

January 31, 2025

Linezolid is an antibiotic used for treatment of drug resistant gram-positive bone and joint infections and multidrug resistant tuberculosis. Prolonged treatment courses longer than 28 days have been associated with peripheral neuropathy and optic neuropathy. The neuropathy may become irreversible with prolonged use. Early recognition of toxic neuropathy and stopping neurotoxic medications increase the chance of symptom improvement.

Trainee Talk: Making the Most of Your Neuromuscular Fellowship

January 30, 2025

Dr. Michael P. Skolka relives his fellowship experience and shares tips and tricks for making the most our of your fellowship term.

Science News: A Study on the Epidemiology of COVID-19 Related Guillain-Barré Syndrome in the United States

January 30, 2025

Several neurological complications have been reported with COVID-19, including Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS). Researchers looked at incidence, baseline characteristics, and in-hospital outcomes of COVID 19–associated GBS in the United States.

AANEM Publishes New International Consensus Guidance for the Management of Glucocorticoid Related Complications in Neuromuscular Disease

January 28, 2025

After several years of extensive work, AANEM’s Practice Issues Review Panel (PIRP)’s Glucocorticoid Related Complications in NM Diseases task force recently published its international consensus statement in Muscle & Nerve.

AANEM Publishes New Statement on Environmental Awareness in Electrodiagnostic Medicine

January 21, 2025

AANEM’s Professional Practice Committee has published a new position statement on the importance of environmental awareness in NM & EDX medicine called: Environmental Awareness in Electrodiagnostic Medicine.

Science News: Musician’s Dystonia in a Percussionist - Clinical Video Analysis and Botulinum Toxin Intervention: A Case Report

January 17, 2025

This is a case of a 63 year old male percussionist with musician’s focal hand dystonia treated with botulinum toxin.