GNE myopathy is an autosomal recessive distal myopathy caused by a mutation in the GNE gene which encodes the rate limiting enzyme in sialic acid biosynthesis. It is a rare condition affecting about 1 ...

Distal clavicle osteolysis is a shoulder injury commonly seen in weightlifters due to overuse. Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medications are the main treatments for distal clavicle osteolysis.

Abstract: Electromyography (EMG) signals collected from skeletal muscles, can be used for diagnosis of ALS and myopathy diseases. This paper presents a new technique based on five features and Extreme ...

Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO 63110, USA Dr Alan Pestronk, Department of Neurology, Box 8111, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110, USA email ...

Grants include research funding in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), Duchenne muscular ...

Abstract: Goal: We tested the hypothesis that the ballistocardiogram (BCG) waveform could yield a viable proximal timing reference for measuring pulse transit time (PTT). Methods: From 15 healthy ...

Muscle weakness can be caused by autoimmune disorders, infections, injuries, and conditions like diabetes and anemia. Severe muscle weakness can affect the ability to move, sit up, stand, or walk and ...