Electromyography in Pediatrics

Jun 25, 2019 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Electromyography in Pediatrics

Keywords Electromyography, pediatrics, neural conduction, infant, neonate   Introduction This chapter discusses the use and techniques of pediatric electromyography (EMG). In a comprehensive text on neuromuscular disease such as this,…

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Genetics of Neuromuscular Disorders

Jun 25, 2019 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Genetics of Neuromuscular Disorders

Keywords Genetic testing, genetic, genomic, mutation, chromosome microarray, DNA sequencing, whole exome sequencing, muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy   Introduction Many neuromuscular disorders in children are single gene disorders, and…

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Introduction: Historical Perspectives

Jun 25, 2019 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Introduction: Historical Perspectives

Keywords Historical perspectives on pediatric neuromuscular disease, DNA diagnostics, EMG, muscle biopsy, diagnostic tests, clinical classification of pediatric neuromuscular disease, clinical approach, presenting complaints   Introduction The role of the…

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