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Rare Skin Cancer Patient’s LEMS Symptoms Ease With Antibody Treatment
Treatment with immunoglobulins, or antibodies — proteins that help fight off infections — successfully reduced ...
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As a Parent, Determining When to Step in to Help Is a Challenge
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Fisher Syndrome Can Co-occur With Asymptomatic LEMS
Symptoms of Fisher syndrome can lead doctors to also diagnose asymptomatic Lambert‐Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), ... -
Living Purposefully in Our New Normal
Learning to live with a chronic illness takes some getting used to, and oftentimes adjustments ... -
Case Study Describes Cancer Immunotherapy Opdivo Leading to LEMS
A case report describes Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) and cerebellar degeneration — deterioration in the ... -
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Ice Pack Test Eased Eyelid Drooping in Man With LEMS, Case Report Finds
The ice pack test — a simple procedure in which a bag filled with ice ... -
Digging for a Diagnosis
Our story starts with a whole lot of waiting. I have never claimed to be ... -
MDA Wants Neuromuscular Disease Patients to Have Early Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is encouraging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... -
We’re Staying Home for the Holidays
Christmas is by far my favorite time of the year. Holiday music, trimming the tree, ... -
Survey Finds COVID-19 Disrupted Care, Well-Being of Rare Disease Patients in Europe
The first wave of COVID-19 in Europe severely disrupted access to care and raised stress and ... -
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Rare Case of Lung Cancer-linked LEMS Underscores Importance of Screening
A recent case study of a woman with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) linked to lung ... -
UK Organization ‘Same But Different’ Announces ‘Glimmer of Hope’ Photo Contest Winner
A photo of a bespectacled young boy, his red baseball cap slightly askew as he ... -
Firdapse Now Widely Available in Canada for Treating LEMS, KYE Pharmaceuticals Says
Firdapse (amifampridine) is now widely available in Canada as a treatment for adults with Lambert-Eaton ... -
Catalyst Given US Patent Covering Firdapse in Treating LEMS
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to Catalyst Pharmaceuticals covering the ... -
NSF Funds Project to Make Better Computer Simulation of Nerve-muscle Communication
A $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will fund a project to build a ... -
Newly Funded UNC Computer Simulations Could Help Find LEMS Treatments
An $86,880 grant from the National Science Foundation will support the development of computer simulations ... -
Same But Different Asks Public to Vote on ‘Glimmer of Hope’ Calendar Photos
Same But Different, a nonprofit U.K. group that uses art for social change, is inviting ... -
Ruzurgi Now Available in Canada for Patients Ages 6 or Older
Ruzurgi (amifampridine), an oral treatment for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), is now available to Canadian ... -
Ruzurgi Now Available in Canada for Patients Ages 6 or Older
Ruzurgi (amifampridine), an oral treatment for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), is now available to Canadian ... -
How a Concussion Led to a Near-death Experience
Last in a series. Read part one. People often are sympathetic when they discover I ... -
How a Concussion Led to a Near-death Experience
Last in a series. Read part one. People often are sympathetic when they discover I ... -
My Concussion Worsened Instead of Getting Better
Friday, Sept. 18 is National Concussion Awareness Day. To raise more awareness of how dangerous ... -
My Concussion Worsened Instead of Getting Better
Friday, Sept. 18 is National Concussion Awareness Day. To raise more awareness of how dangerous ... -
Wait Between Repeat Nerve Stimulation Tests in LEMS, Researcher Advises
When monitoring Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) patients, physicians should wait at least 150 seconds between ... -
Wait Between Repeat Nerve Stimulation Tests in LEMS, Researcher Advises
When monitoring Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) patients, physicians should wait at least 150 seconds between ... -
Catalyst, KYE Agree to Commercialize Firdapse for Adult LEMS Patients in Canada
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and KYE Pharmaceuticals have reached an exclusive agreement that will enable KYE to commercialize ... -
Catalyst, KYE Agree to Commercialize Firdapse for Adult LEMS Patients in Canada
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and KYE Pharmaceuticals have reached an exclusive agreement that will enable KYE to commercialize ... -
Xperiome Platform Aims to Streamline Searches for Rare Diseases, Gain Patient Input
Raremark, an online rare disease patient community, has launched a digital platform called Xperiome, aimed ... -
Xperiome Platform Aims to Streamline Searches for Rare Diseases, Gain Patient Input
Raremark, an online rare disease patient community, has launched a digital platform called Xperiome, aimed ... -
Health Canada Approves Ruzurgi for LEMS Patients Ages 6 or Older
Health Canada has approved Ruzurgi (amifampridine) for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in ... -
Health Canada Approves Ruzurgi for LEMS Patients Ages 6 or Older
Health Canada has approved Ruzurgi (amifampridine) for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in ... -
EveryLife Foundation Launches Scholarship Fund for Rare Disease Community in US
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund in the U.S. to ... -
EveryLife Foundation Launches Scholarship Fund for Rare Disease Community in US
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund in the U.S. to ... -
Firdapse Approved in Canada to Treat People With LEMS
Health Canada has approved the use of oral Firdapse (amifampridine) to treat people with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome ... -
Firdapse Approved in Canada to Treat People With LEMS
Health Canada has approved the use of oral Firdapse (amifampridine) to treat people with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome ... -
New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated ... -
New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated ... -
Test Helps Assess Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in LEMS, Case Report Shows
A post-exercise facilitation test, which measures muscle activity following voluntary muscle contraction or electrical stimulation, ... -
National Survey Seeks to Assess Full Social, Economic Burdens of Rare Diseases in US
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a nationwide National Burden of Rare Disease ... -
Scientists Validate New Tool for Estimating Cancer Risk in LEMS Patients
A new scoring tool can be used to effectively estimate the risk of developing small cell ... -
Specific Response Pattern to Nerve Stimulation May Help Diagnose LEMS
People with Lambert-Eaton myasthenia syndrome (LEMS) have a specific response pattern to repetitive nerve stimulation ... -
Singer Lukas Nelson Convinced Me to Build a Simple Garden
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Singer Lukas Nelson Convinced Me to Build a Simple Garden
Music has always been my escape. One Christmas after I had back surgery as a ... -
Researchers Studying Cause of Autoimmune Diseases Awarded $1.95M Grant
A $1.95 million federal grant has been awarded to researchers investigating the underlying cause of ... -
Coalition Will Address Racial Disparities in Rare Disease Communities
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) recently created a Rare Disease Diversity Coalition focused on ... -
Autoantibodies Targeting GRP78 Protein May Cause PCD in LEMS
Autoantibodies against a protein called GRP78 may lead to paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) in people with Lambert-Eaton ... -
LEMme Tell Ya About the Unexpected Benefits of Medicinal Cannabis
Second in a two-part series. Read part one. Pain management with cannabis takes conscientious planning ... -
LEMme Tell Ya About the Unexpected Benefits of Medicinal Cannabis
Second in a two-part series. Read part one. Pain management with cannabis takes conscientious planning ... -
COVID-19 Delaying Rare Disease and Gene Therapy Trials, Pharma Execs Say
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic won’t have much of an impact on cash available for ... -
LEMS-associated Respiratory Problems May Lead to Heart Dysfunction, Case Report Shows
Lambert‐Eaton myasthenic syndrome-associated diaphragm weakness and subsequent respiratory problems may impair heart function, a case ... -
LEMme Tell Ya About Medical Cannabis for Pain Relief
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LEMme Tell Ya About Medical Cannabis for Pain Relief
First in a two-part series. I am certain my children never thought they would see ... -
Video Games Connect Chronically Ill Children Isolated at Home, Hospital
Dara Riva always had a rule that her 10-year-old son could play video games only ... -
Catalyst Still Expecting Firdapse Approval in Canada in 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is still expecting Firdapse (amifampridine) to be approved for the ... -
‘LEMme Tell Ya’ Patient Stories in Their Mothers’ Words: Lori Dunham
Every year since my Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) diagnosis in 2016 has brought unexpected experiences. ... -
‘LEMme Tell Ya’ Patient Stories in Their Mothers’ Words: Lori Dunham
Every year since my Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) diagnosis in 2016 has brought unexpected experiences. ... -
Good Long-term Outcomes Seen in Japanese Study, Regardless of Cancer
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Honoring Motherless Daughters and Those Who Raised Us
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Pregnancy and LEMS
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Lower Electromyography Threshold Improves Accuracy of LEMS Diagnosis, Study Suggests
Increments, or increases in nerve responses, greater than 60% in electromyography (EMG) recordings upon short ... -
Recovery Is a Long Road Following My Concussion
When I was diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in 2016, I quickly learned that ... -
Recovery Is a Long Road Following My Concussion
When I was diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in 2016, I quickly learned that ... -
A Cautionary Tale About Hydroxychloroquine’s Side Effects
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A Cautionary Tale About Hydroxychloroquine’s Side Effects
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Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Confirms Sufficient Supply of Firdapse
In a business update amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals said it has ample supplies ... -
LEMS and Exercise
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The Importance of Being Mindful During COVID-19
The cold surface felt good on my cheek. I turned my head to the other ... -
The Importance of Being Mindful During COVID-19
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Experts Publish Guidance on Managing MG and LEMS During COVID-19 Pandemic
A group of experts have provided a series of recommendations for people with myasthenia gravis ... -
How to Stay Motivated With a Chronic Disease Like LEMS
Because only about 400 people live with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in the U.S., it’s ... -
Mindfulness for People with LEMS
Symptoms of chronic diseases such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) can present real challenges to ... -
Catalyst Expects No Supply Problems for Firdapse Due to COVID-19
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals says the COVID-19 pandemic is not likely to affect North American supplies of ... -
Building Emotional Resilience When You Have LEMS
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Timely Treatment Can Be Successful for LEMS Linked to Lung Adenocarcinoma, Case Study Suggests
Timely cancer treatment helped stabilize a 63-year-old man for more than six years who had ... -
Importance of Support Networks for Patients with LEMS
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Staying Safe and Surviving Social Distancing During Challenging Times
I’ve never struggled more with writing a column. How does one write a column for ...