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Amanda C. Peltier, MD, MS, Receives AANEM’s 2023 Jun Kimura Outstanding Educator Award

August 02, 2023

Amanda C. Peltier, MD, MS, has been awarded AANEM’s 2023 Jun Kimura Outstanding Educator Award for her numerous contributions and dedication to advancing medical education in the fields of NM and EDX medicine.

David R. Cornblath, MD, Receives AANEM’s 2023 Distinguished Researcher Award

August 02, 2023

David R. Cornblath, MD, has been awarded AANEM’s 2023 Distinguished Researcher Award for his contributions to the study of peripheral neuropathies and his extensive research in the fields of NM and EDX medicine. This award honors AANEM members who have made a significant impact on clinical neurophysiological, NM medicine, or MSK research.

Bassam A. Bassam, MD, Receives AANEM’s 2023 Distinguished Physician Award

August 02, 2023

Bassam A. Bassam, MD, has been awarded AANEM’s 2023 Distinguished Physician Award for his exceptional contributions to patient care, research, and education in the fields of NM and EDX medicine. This prestigious award honors AANEM members who have provided distinguished service as a clinician and/or educator and been an active supporter of AANEM activities.

John C. Kincaid, MD, Receives AANEM's Prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

August 02, 2023

John C. Kincaid, MD, has been awarded AANEM’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong dedication to research, patient care, advocacy, and education. This award is the highest honor bestowed by AANEM, and is given to members who are recognized as major contributors in the fields of NM and EDX medicine.

Trainee Talk: Top 3 Training Program Partnership (TPP) Benefits for Residents & Fellows

July 24, 2023

Top 3 Training Program Partnership (TPP) Benefits for Residents & Fellows

Science News: Immune Response and Safety of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-1273 Vaccine in Patients With Myasthenia Gravis

July 24, 2023

This prospective study investigated the safety profile of mRNA-1273 vaccine and its ability to induce humoral and cellular responses in patients with mysthenia gravis (MG).

Science News: Epidemiology, Survival, and Clinical Characteristics of Inclusion Body Myositis

July 07, 2023

In this study, the authors conducted a population-based study on inclusion body myositis (IBM) with the primary aims to define the disease prevalence, survival rate, and incidence, and to investigate the symptom profiles associated with disease duration and sex over a 33-year period. A total of 128 patients fulfilled the clinicopathological definition of IBM.

Be a Voice for Young Physicians: Apply Now for the AANEM Young Leadership Council

July 07, 2023

Applications are now open for the AANEM Young Leadership Council! This group offers an excellent opportunity for medical students, residents, and fellows to get involved in a professional association; gain valuable leadership experience; connect with leaders in NM, MSK, US, and EDX medicine; and make a meaningful impact.

AANEM Attends AMA House of Delegates Meeting

July 06, 2023

AANEM Attended the AMA House of Delegates Meeting in Chicago, Illinois for it's annual meeting in mid-June. The meeting covered a wide range of important, timely topics currently affecting health care in the U.S.

Trainee Talk: Young Leadership Council 2023 Emerging Leaders Forum

June 26, 2023

Our inaugural Young Leadership Council was established at the 2022 AANEM Annual Meeting and is made up of 12 residents and fellows from programs across the country. Our purpose is to represent the trainee voice within the AANEM and spearhead initiatives to bolster educational, mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities. Our council convened at AANEM spring meeting May 6, 2023, in Chicago to work towards these goals and to participate in AANEM-sponsored career development and leadership training.

Science News: Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Using Onasemnogene Abeparvovec

June 26, 2023

The article summarizes the development, safety, and efficacy of intravenously administered drugs using the Adeno-associated virus vector for SMA type 1 and intrathecal administration for SMA type 2.

Science News: Diagnostic Performance of Preoperative Ultrasound for Traumatic Brachial Plexus Root Injury: A Comparison Study With an Electrophysiology Study

June 09, 2023

This retrospective study aimed to investigate the diagnostic performance of preoperative ultrasound (US) compared with electrophysiology study (EPS) in the assessment of traumatic brachial plexus (BP) root injury. Patients with suspected traumatic BP root injury who underwent preoperative US and EPS examination were included in the analysis. Each BP root was assessed via US and EPS as either completely or incompletely injured.

Submit an Abstract for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America’s 2023 Scientific Session

June 02, 2023

The abstract submission window for the 2023 Scientific Session of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. (MGFA), is officially open. This year’s deadline is June 18, 2023.

Science News: Physical Activity in People With Motor Neuron Disease: Validity of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly as a Measuring Tool

June 02, 2023

This prospective, observational study investigated the physical activity scale for the elderly (PASE) as a tool to measure physical activity in patients with motor neuron disease (MND). The PASE is a brief questionnaire that assesses the type, frequency, duration, and intensity of the physical activities chosen by the patient over the previous week to assign a score ranging from 0-793, with higher scores indicating greater physical activity.

Science News: MRI Clustering Reveals Three ALS Subtypes With Unique Neurodegeneration Patterns

May 14, 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify subtypes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by comparing patterns of neurodegeneration using brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and explore their phenotypes.

AANEM Introduces PM&R Initiative With Muscle & Nerve

May 11, 2023

Muscle & Nerve, the official journal of AANEM, has announced an initiative to increase the number of articles written by and appealing to PM&R physicians.

Coding and Billing With the New Neuromuscular Ultrasound CPT Code

April 26, 2023

This article takes a deep dive into the new NMUS code, 76883, discussing when it is appropriate to bill and when it is more appropriate to use the previously existing extremity US codes, the clinical documentation required, and specific clinical scenarios.

2023 ABEM Certification Examination Results

April 24, 2023

Congratulations to the physicians who successfully passed the 2023 American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM) Certification Examination! Read more...

Science News: Detecting Motor Unit Abnormalities in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Using High-Density Surface EMG

April 16, 2023

In this study, the authors evaluated motor unit (MU) abnormalities in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using quantitative non-invasive high density-surface EMG.

Science News: Natural Course of Muscular Strength, Physical Performance, and Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19

April 02, 2023

The study's authors investigated the long-term effects of COVID-19 in 76 adult patients (aged >18 years) including the natural course of muscular strength, physical performance, and musculoskeletal symptoms in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.