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American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Hear from a variety of experts on all things neuromuscular & electrodiagnostic medicine. Learn new science, hear expert perspectives, and join the conversation!

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The Role of AI in NM and EDX Medicine

April 15, 2024 14:06 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

Drs. Mohamed Taha and John Morren speak with Andy Galbreath about their recent Muscle & Nerve paper on Artificial Intelligence in NM and EDX Medicine.  The authors discuss concepts of machine learning, deep learning, and artificial neural networks as they relate to NM and EDX medicine. Limitations and regulatory challenges are also discussed.  Muscle & Nerve. 2024;69:260-272.

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 11 - Peripheral Neuropathy

April 04, 2024 14:41 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Dr. Devon Rubin challenges the father-son combination of Drs. Peter Dyck and Jim Dyck with a case of peripheral neuropathy. Watch to find out whether the patient’s diabetes was the culprit or whether there was another cause. You will not be disappointed as you learn many pearls in the clinical and EDX evaluation of peripheral neuropathy. Visit our website for more information and educational materials ⁠education.aanem.org⁠.

Lessons From the Lab - LIVE Webinar Recording (March 2024)

March 28, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Did you miss the first-ever Lessons From the Lab LIVE? Listen and watch what fun you missed now! Hear Devon Rubin, MD, and Ruple Laughlin, MD, as they discuss a case on unilateral leg numbness.

A Discussion of Three Challenging Electrodiagnostic Cases

March 18, 2024 13:32 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

This podcast is a discussion of three challenging electrodiagnostic cases. Teresa Spiegelberg, CNCT interviews three neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic experts: Dr. Ann Little, MD, Dr. Gary Gallagher, MD, and Dr. James Leonard, Jr. MD. The first case explores the challenges of routine electrodiagnostic testing in someone with a chronic, underlying brachial plexopathy. The second case discusses the expected electrophysiological changes in a patient with a presynaptic neuromuscular junction ...

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 10 - Electrodiagnostic Assessment of Polyneuropathy

March 01, 2024 21:11 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Listen to this episode to see if Dr. Grant thinks that Dr. Rubin appropriately evaluated a patient with suspected polyneuropathy – is one NCS too few, are 22 NCS too many? Tune in to find out the answer, and much more!

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 9 - Subacute Lower Extremity Weakness

January 16, 2024 16:37 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Dr. Devon Rubin presents Dr. David Preston with a challenging case of a man with subacute lower extremity weakness. Enjoy the potpourri of information about anticoagulation, A waves, F waves, demyelination, ultrasound, Siri, and so much more! Visit our website for more information and educational materials ⁠education.aanem.org⁠.

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 8 - Evaluation of Patients With Suspected Motor Neuron Disease

January 11, 2024 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

This episode of Lessons From the Lab should make you laugh, think, and maybe cry as Drs. Devon Rubin and Dianna Quan discuss various approaches to the evaluation of patients with suspected motor neuron disease. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org.

Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Myopathies

January 05, 2024 17:22 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Chilvana Patel, Associate Professor and Neurology Residency Program Director at University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas, interviewing Dr. Bhai who is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of the Neuromuscular Center in the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Dr. Vissing  who is a professor in Department of Neurology  at university of Copenhagen, Denmark...

The Treatment Landscape of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Highlighting Elevidys, the Newly Approved Recombinant Gene Therapy

October 09, 2023 14:38 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Dr. Rothman interviews Drs. Stratton and Yang to discuss the treatment landscape of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, highlighting Elevidys, the newly approved recombinant gene therapy.

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 7 - EMG Discussion with Professor Erik Stalberg

September 14, 2023 14:37 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

Join us in this episode as Devon Rubin, MD, challenges Professor Erik Stalberg with an unknown case and discusses various EMG approaches to a patient with suspected neuromuscular junction disease. Watch Professor Stalberg grade Dr. Rubin’s single fiber pairs and hearing about single fiber EMG on dogs will surely make you smile!

Respiratory Considerations in Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders

August 30, 2023 20:48 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Hear from Andrew D. Galbreath, DO, as he meets with Ileana Howard, MD, to discuss her recent paper: Respiratory Considerations in Patients With Neuromuscular Disorders.

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 6 - Scapular Winging

August 02, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

In Episode 6 of Lessons From the Lab, we have a fun, educational discussion with Dr. Robert Irwin, current president of AANEM, about an interesting patient with scapular winging. Learn about clinical, electrodiagnostic, and neuromuscular ultrasound assessment of scapular winging, and approaches to managing these patients. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org.

ALS Treatment Landscape

June 16, 2023 15:28 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Elie Naddaf, MD, meets with Nicholas Maragakis, MD to discuss the ALS treatment landscape.

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 5 - A Patient With Bilateral Foot Numbness

May 15, 2023 15:01 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Devon Rubin, MD, is joined by John Kincaid, MD, to discuss which is the most important tool in the neurologist's bag, the largest wad of cotton, and interesting findings in a patient with foot numbness. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org.

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 4 - EDX & NMUS Approaches to a Patient With Dyspnea

April 17, 2023 14:54 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Devon Rubin, MD, is joined by Andrea Boon MD, to discuss EDX and NMUS approaches, intricacies, and difficulties of a patient who presented with respiratory weakness. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org.

Role of Electrodiagnosis in Nerve Transfers for Focal Neuropathies and Brachial Plexopathies

March 30, 2023 20:53 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB

Dr. Amro Stino interviews Dr. Larry Robinson about the role of electrodiagnosis in nerve transfers for focal neuropathies and brachial plexopathies.

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 3 - How to Approach Suspected Ulnar Neuropathy in the EMG Laboratory

March 15, 2023 14:47 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Devon Rubin, MD, is joined by Holli Horak, MD, to discuss the topic: How do we approach suspected ulnar neuropathy in the EMG laboratory?

Lessons From the Lab - Episode 2 - EDX Approach to Radiculopathy

February 15, 2023 15:35 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

Devon Rubin, MD, is joined by Michael Andary, MD, for a lively debate and discussion on EDX approach to radiculopathy. Visit our website for more information and educational materials education.aanem.org.

Lessons from the Lab - Episode 1

January 19, 2023 20:57 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Devon Rubin, MD, leads an educational, informative, and humorous discussion with Dr. Litchy and Dr. Robinson, on their electrodiagnostic approaches to a patient with symptoms of possible mild carpal tunnel syndrome.

Complement and Neonatal Fc Receptor Inhibitors in Myasthenia Gravis, Highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) Trials

December 13, 2022 21:52 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Dr. Elie Naddaf, MD interviews Dr. James Howard, MD about the use of complement and the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors in myasthenia gravis, highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trials.

Complement and Neonatal Fc Receptor Inhibitors in Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trials

December 13, 2022 20:08 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Elie Naddaf, MD, interviews James Howard, MD, about the use of complement and the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors in myasthenia gravis (MG), highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trials.

Musculoskeletal Mimics of Cervical Radiculopathy

September 08, 2022 20:49 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Dr. Chilvana Patel interviews Dr. Faye Chiou Tan on Musculoskeletal Mimics of Cervical Radiculopathy

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its Management

June 21, 2022 20:48 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Dr. Beecher interviews Drs. Nassim Rad and Crystal Yeo on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its Management

Spinal Muscular Atrophy and its Management

June 21, 2022 19:17 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Dr. Beecher interviews Drs. Nassim Rad and Crystal Yeo on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its Management.

Complement and Neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors in myasthenia gravis, highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trials.

June 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Dr. Elie Naddaf, MD interviews Dr. James Howard, MD about the use of complement and the neonatal Fc receptor inhibitors in myasthenia gravis, highlighting CHAMPION MG (ravulizumab) and ADAPT (efgartigimod) trials.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its Management.

June 21, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Dr. Beecher interviews Drs. Nassim Rad and Crystal Yeo on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and its Management.

Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

May 25, 2022 20:47 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Dr. Naddaf interviews Dr. Vucic on Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

May 25, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Dr. Naddaf interviews Dr. Vucic on Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

May 25, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

Dr. Naddaf interviews Dr. Vucic on Diagnostic Utility of Gold Coast Criteria in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task Force—Second Revision

February 26, 2022 21:47 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Dr. Hearn interviews Dr. Van Den Bergh on European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task Force—Second Revision. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34327760/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085743/

European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task Force

February 26, 2022 20:25 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Dr. Hearn interviews Dr. Van Den Bergh on European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP): Report of a joint task force. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34327760/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085743/

European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task Force—Second Revision.

February 26, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Dr. Hearn interviews Dr. Van Den Bergh on European Academy of Neurology/Peripheral Nerve Society Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: Report of a Joint Task Force—Second Revision. References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34327760/ and https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085743/

Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

February 21, 2022 21:50 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Dr. Chilvana Patel, MD interviews Dr. Jeffrey Allen, MD about the diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

Neuromuscular Complications of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

January 13, 2022 21:46 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MB

Dr. Patel interviews Dr. Dubey and Dr. Zekeridou on Neuromuscular complications of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors.

Evaluation of Persons With Suspected Lumbosacral and Cervical Radiculopathy

December 16, 2021 21:45 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

Dr. Katarzyna Ibanez interviews Dr. Timothy Dillingham on Evaluation of Persons With Suspected Lumbosacral and Cervical Radiculopathy.

Clinical Features of LRP4/Agrin-Antibody–Positive Myasthenia Gravis

November 03, 2021 20:44 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

Dr. Elahi Behzad interviews Dr. Michael H. Rivner on the clinical features of LRP4/agrin-antibody–positive Myasthenia Gravis.

Clinical Features of LRP4/agrin-antibody Positive Myasthenia Gravis

November 03, 2021 19:47 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

Dr. Elahi Behzad interviews Dr. Michael H. Rivner on the clinical features of LRP4/agrin-antibody positive Myasthenia Gravis (MG).

Clinical Features of LRP4/agrin-antibody–positive Myasthenia Gravis

November 03, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

Dr. Elahi Behzad interviews Dr. Michael H. Rivner on the clinical features of LRP4/agrin-antibody–positive Myasthenia Gravis.

COVID-19 and Neuromuscular Disorders

October 26, 2021 20:36 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Dr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Amanda Guidon and Dr. Anthony Amato regarding coronavirus 19 (COVID19) and Neuromuscular disorders. This podcaste reviews the potential neuromuscular complications of COVID-19, impact of COVID-19 on patients with preexisting neuromuscular disease, and guidance for management of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies and timing vaccination. We also review the impact of COVID19 on training in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.

COVID-19 and neuromuscular disorders

October 26, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Dr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Amanda Guidon and Dr. Anthony Amato regarding coronavirus 19 (COVID19) and Neuromuscular disorders. This podcaste reviews the potential neuromuscular complications of COVID-19, impact of COVID-19 on patients with preexisting neuromuscular disease, and guidance for management of immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory therapies and timing vaccination. We also review the impact of COVID19 on training in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.

Approach to Dysphagia With Focus on Neuromuscular Disorders

September 10, 2021 20:43 - 40 minutes - 56 MB

Dr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Georgia Malandraki and Dr. Kendrea Garand on the approach to dysphagia, with focus on neuromuscular disorders.

Porphyric Neuropathy Part II

July 23, 2021 20:42 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Dr. Priya Dhawan interviews Drs. Mohamed Kazamel and Robert Desnick on their article, Porphyric Neuropathy Part II.

Porphyric Neuropathy Part I

July 23, 2021 20:41 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

Dr. Priya Dhawan interviews Drs. Mohamed Kazamel and Robert Desnick on their article, Porphyric Neuropathy Part I.

COVID-19-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome: The Early Pandemic Experience

April 21, 2021 20:39 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

Dr. Willer interviews Dr. Caress on his article, COVID-19-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome: The Early Pandemic Experience. Please review these papers that were mentioned in this podcast: "Epidemiological and cohort study finds no association between COVID-19 and Guillain-Barre syndrome" "COVID-19 vaccine and Guillain-Barre ́syndrome: let's not leap to associations"

Autonomic Neuropathies

April 15, 2021 20:39 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

Dr. Patel interviews Dr. Stino on his article, Autonomic Neuropathies.

Guidelines on Clinical Presentation and Management of Nondystrophic Myotonias

March 17, 2021 20:38 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Dr. Waheed interviews Dr. LoRusso and Dr. Statland on thier article, Guidelines on clinical presentation and management of nondystrophic myotonias.

Guidelines on clinical presentation and management of nondystrophic myotonias

March 17, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Dr. Waheed interviews Dr. LoRusso and Dr. Statland on thier article, Guidelines on clinical presentation and management of nondystrophic myotonias.

Electrodiagnostic Approach to Patients Presenting With Respiratory Symptoms

October 28, 2020 20:35 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Dr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Andrea Boon about the approach to patients presenting to the EMG laboratory with respiratory symptoms, to evaluate for underlying neuromuscular cause of these symptoms. Dr Boon describes the role of phrenic nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography of the diaphragm and the technical limitations of these studies. Dr Boon also details the role of diaphragm ultrasound to enhance the accuracy and safety of diaphragm electromyography, and improve the diag...

Electrodiagnostic approach to patients presenting with respiratory symptoms

October 28, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB

Dr. Elie Naddaf interviews Dr. Andrea Boon about the approach to patients presenting to the EMG laboratory with respiratory symptoms, to evaluate for underlying neuromuscular cause of these symptoms. Dr Boon describes the role of phrenic nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography of the diaphragm and the technical limitations of these studies. Dr Boon also details the role of diaphragm ultrasound to enhance the accuracy and safety of diaphragm electromyography, and improve the diagn...

Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome

September 30, 2020 20:34 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB

Dr. Sandra Hearn interviews Dr. Dr. Darryl Sneag, Dr. Danielle Stoner, Dr. Scott Wolfe, Dr. Joseph Feinberg, Anterior interosseous nerve syndrome.