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Neuromuscular Diseases
(Neuromuscular Disease)
Summary
Description:
A general term encompassing lower MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; and certain MUSCULAR DISEASES. Manifestations include MUSCLE WEAKNESS; FASCICULATION; muscle ATROPHY; SPASM; MYOKYMIA; MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, myalgias, and MUSCLE HYPOTONIA.
Also Known As:
Neuromuscular Disease; Amyotonia Congenita; Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome; Fasciculation-Cramp Syndrome, Benign; Foley-Denny-Brown Syndrome Show All >>
Networked: 1068
relevant articles (28 outcomes,
112 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Neuromuscular Diseases
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Creatine
:
1 outcome 7 studies in 18 results
: IBA
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Immunoglobulins (Immunoglobulin)
:
1 outcome 6 studies in 20 results
: IBA
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Antibodies
:
1 outcome 3 studies in 19 results
: IBA
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Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)
:
1 outcome 3 studies in 14 results
:
FDA 1
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Dystrophin
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1 outcome 2 studies in 54 results
: IBA
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Monoclonal Antibodies
:
1 outcome 2 studies in 6 results
: IBA
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Carbon Monoxide
:
1 outcome 1 study in 8 results
: IBA
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Gangliosides
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1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
: IBA
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salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM)
:
1 outcome 1 study in 1 result
: IBA
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Acetylcholine (Acetylcholine Chloride)
:
1 outcome in 10 results
:
FDA 2
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Diseases Related to Neuromuscular Diseases
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Respiratory Insufficiency (Respiratory Failure)
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Muscular Dystrophy, Becker)
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Deglutition Disorders (Dysphagia)
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Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity)
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Key Therapies for Neuromuscular Diseases
Efficacy Chart >>
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Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
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3 outcomes 3 studies in 61 results
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Chest Wall Oscillation
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2 outcomes in 3 results
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Tracheostomy
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1 outcome 1 study in 38 results
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Positive-Pressure Respiration (PEEP)
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1 outcome 1 study in 16 results
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Gastrostomy
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1 outcome 1 study in 7 results
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