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Adult neuromuscular disorders: recognising signs early

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    Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) are genetic or acquired conditions that mainly involve the peripheral nervous system or muscle. Adult NMDs refer to conditions diagnosed in adulthood. NMDs are a continually evolving area of study, often requiring re-classification and new diagnostic criteria.

    Learning outcomes

    On completion of this educational activity participants will be able to:
    Identify the signs and symptoms of 4 of the NMD's commonly delayed in diagnosis:
    - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) / Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
    - Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
    - Myotonic dystrophy (DM)
    - Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) / Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN)
    Evaluate a patient's medical and family history, in conjunction with signs and symptoms, and their progression over time, to help facilitate an early referral to neurologists for 4 common NMDs.

    Adult neuromuscular disorders: recognising signs early - Education
    Adult neuromuscular disorders: recognising signs early - Evaluation
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