Neuromuscular Diseases

Follow the links below to find information about neuromuscular diseases.

Reviewed May 2008

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Title:   Corticosteroids for myasthenia gravis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Myasthenia gravis is caused by the body's antibodies impairing transmission of nerve impulses to muscles, resulting in fluctuating weakness and fatigue. Acute attacks can be life threatening because of swallowing or breathing difficulties. Limited evide...
Date:   Jan 2005
Title:   Piriformis syndrome
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Piriformis syndrome involves the piriformis muscle of the buttock compressing and irritating the sciatic nerve.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Morbidity of Vietnam Veterans: Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease in Vietnam Veterans (Supplementary Report 3)
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report provides medical validations for two conditions of concern regarding the health of Vietnam veterans - multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease.
Date:   May 2001
Title:   Immunosuppressive agents for myasthenia gravis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Myasthenia gravis (MG) is caused by antibodies produced by the immune system that impair the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. This results in muscle weakness that characteristically fluctuates. About one person in every 10 000 - 50 000 develop...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Rehabilitation interventions for foot drop in neuromuscular disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Foot drop is the term commonly used to describe weakness or contracture of the muscles at the ankle joint. It may arise from many neuromuscular diseases. Interventions might include a 'wait and see' approach, physiotherapy, orthotics (appliances), surge...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Myasthenia gravis: a patient's perspective
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Mark Latham was the United Nations representative in the Cape Verde Islands. He was 56 years old when he developed myasthenia gravis in 1998.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Dental notes: treatment of myasthenia gravis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The prevalence of myasthenia gravis (about 1 in 10 000 people) is such that every dentist will probably treat more than one patient with the condition during their career. Changes in tongue and facial muscle strength can often be the first sign of myasthenia gravis. These changes may impact on oral hygiene and the ability to wear dentures.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Treatment of myasthenia gravis
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Myasthenia gravis is a syndrome of weakness and fatigue due to dysfunction of the neuromuscular junction. It is an antibody-mediated autoimmune condition with a range of moderately effective treatments. Occasionally patients go into remission spontaneously, but most require treatment. Mild disease, such as that confined to the ocular muscles, can often be treated with pyridostigmine alone.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Medical mishap: serotonin syndrome precipitated by an over-the-counter cold remedy
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Serotonin syndrome is a triad of mental-status changes, autonomic hyperactivity, and neuromuscular abnormalities, with a mortality of about 11%. It is caused by excessive stimulation of serotonin receptors, often as a result of interactions between serotonergic drugs.
Date:   Jun 2006
Title:   Implantable spinal infusion devices for chronic pain and spasticity: an accelerated systematic review, May 2003
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   The intent of this review by ASERNIP-S was to systematically review the medical literature regarding inplantable spinal infusion devices for chronic pain and spasticity to assess whether this procedure is safe and effective.
Date:   May 2003
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