Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) affects the peripheral nerves. Tests to diagnose this condition include nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and sometimes an MRI.
Emerging data suggest a possible genetic contributor to CIDP. In a recent study, patients with CIDP had a high frequency of perforin gene variations that impair the function of cytotoxic T and ...
Polyneuropathy occurs when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged. Symptoms include problems with sensation, coordination, or other body functions. Polyneuropathy is also known as peripheral ...
The prescribing information for Abrysvo ® (respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] vaccine) and Arexvy ® (RSV vaccine, adjuvanted) has been updated to include a new warning regarding the risk of ...
GBS is a rare, acquired demyelinating polyneuropathy that causes muscle weakness, often beginning in the lower extremities and ascending over time with loss of reflexes. It sometimes leads to ...