I am back after many mishaps, including neck surgery, computer viruses and many other obstacles.
The new articles on the Neuromuscular Diseases web site are:
Electromyography and nerve conduction velocity
Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) Tests are two of the different tests done by neurologists in the diagnosis of certain neuromuscular diseases. What is it all about and how is it done?
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http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art29787.aspCharcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), Discovered in 1886 by three physicians, Jean-Martin-Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth, is the most commonly inherited neurological disorder which is found world-wide in all races and ethnic groups. This said, the general public still seems to be rather ignorant regarding this disease, its causes,
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http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art30170.aspPoetry as Neuromuscular Therapy
How does poetry as a therapy for Neuromuscular Diseases differ from any other type of poetry? The focus of poetry as therapy is self-expression and growth of the individual whereas the focus of poetry as art I
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http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55378.aspMy first EMG test done some 25 years ago was so traumatic that I had to stay at home for one day before I could go back to work again. Follow-up tests were done much less painful.
People also seem to differ whether or not to have children tested before any symptoms of a neuromuscular disease are detected. As neuromuscular diseases are mostly passed on from one generation to the other, testing children can become a real debatable option.
Let us know what you think and experienced yourself.
