American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM)

In this interview, Dr. Roopa Sharma, MD, interviews with Hans D. Katzberg, MD—Professor of Medicine and Head of the Division of Neurology at University Health Network and the University of Toronto—about his recent article and the AANEM guideline published in Muscle & Nerve, titled “Diagnostic and Screening Laboratory Tests in the Assessment of Patients with Small Fiber Neuropathy: An Evidence-...

The electrodiagnostics community diagnoses many entrapment neuropathies, but fixing them is a different story. In this episode, Shawn Jorgensen, MD will interview Berdale Colorado, DO, the lead author of a recent AANEM Expert Clinical Perspective about ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection, who will teach us about one non-surgical options for entrapment neuropathies.

Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD presents an overview of infection risks in individuals with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs), including both increased susceptibility to infections and the role of certain infections in triggering NMDs. She will also review evidence on vaccine effectiveness in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies, and discuss the heightened risk of meningococcal disease in those tr...

Join us as we listen to a powerful conversation between ALS patient and advocate Mikey Stone and neurologist Kelly Gwathmey, MD. In this AANEM podcast episode, they share the realities of living with ALS, the importance of compassionate care, and why continued research and awareness matter now more than ever. Listen and help us shine a light on ALS.

In a patient with progressive hand weakness, is a good, careful clinical examination enough to make a diagnosis? Should we forget about EMG, ultrasound, and other testing? Maybe, maybe not. Tune in to this episode to hear an expert neuromuscular specialist perspective.

Hebatallah R. Rashed, MD, PhD interviews Milone, Margherita, MD, PhD on multisystem proteinopathies. They will discuss variable phenotypes associated with this rare genetically determined disorder. How it presents and how it evolves, risk of mortality, and underlying pathogenesis. We will also share an approach for diagnosis and management.

Do you think that patients with fasciculations should always be evaluated with an EMG? Tune in to this episode to see how to approach an unusual patient with fasciculations.

In this podcast, we will unpack the neuroprotective role of sex hormones and the profound hormonal changes that happen during perimenopause and after menopause. With our experts Ileana Howard, MD, Rebecca O'Bryan, MD, Seneca Storm, MD, and Amanda Wise DO, we will delve into common musculoskeletal symptoms associated with this transformative stage of women's life and how to reach a diagnosi...

In this podcast, we will unpack the neuroprotective role of sex hormones and the profound hormonal changes that happen during perimenopause and after menopause. With our experts Ileana Howard, MD, Rebecca O'Bryan, MD, Seneca Storm, MD, and Amanda Wise DO, we will delve into common musculoskeletal symptoms associated with this transformative stage of women's life and how to reach a diagnosi...

In this podcast, Heba Rashed, MD, PhD will engage in a discussion with our expert Teerin Liewluck, MD on rare, yet treatable myopathies which are associated with monoclonal gammopathies. Together, we will navigate different types, presentations, histopathological features, and therapeutic options. AANEM podcasts are intended for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the speak...

Shawn Jorgenson, MD facilitates a debate between Dave Preston, MD and Richard Lewis, MD: Should Neuromuscular Ultrasound be Routinely Used in the Diagnosis of CIDP? AANEM podcasts are intended for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of AANEM. Podcast content should not be interpreted as clinical, legal, or re...

Tune in to this episode to learn important pearls about performing pediatric EMG as Drs. Rubin and Jarrar talk through an interesting case of a young patient with progressive weakness.

Kelly Gwathmey, MD facilitates a debate between Christina Fournier, MD and Shafeeq Ladha, MD: Should Serum Neurofilament Light Chain or NfL be Incorporated into Routine ALS Clinical Practice? AANEM podcasts are intended for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of AANEM. Podcast content should not be interprete...

Shawn Jorgenson, MD facilitates a debate between Larry Robinson, MD and Jeff Strakowski, MD: Should a Combined Sensory Index be Used in Every Case of Suspected Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? AANEM podcasts are intended for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of AANEM. Podcast content should not be interpreted as cli...

What are you most thankful for this year? Is it listening to these educational Lessons from the Lab?  If so, you are in luck – enjoy this Thanksgiving edition of Lessons from the Lab as Drs. Rubin and Del Toro talk turkey, stuffing, and nerves!

Carrie Ford, CNCT specialist II facilitates a debate between Michael Andary, MD and Nassim Rad, MD on the balance between diagnostic testing and clinical care — when it’s appropriate to add an Evaluation and Management component to the EMG, and when it’s more appropriate to keep the study purely diagnostic. AANEM podcasts are intended for educational purposes only. The views expressed are those of...

If you missed this engaging, Lessons at the AANEM in San Francisco, you are in luck . . . join this “replay” of the lively panel and audience discussion about a woman with sudden painless hand weakness. Does this woman’s clinical presentation, EDX findings, and image make sense? Should you always perform Babinski testing on ever patient in the EMG laboratory? Enjoy this educational discussion and...

Do you think that patients that complain of shoulder pain should always be evaluated with an EMG?  Perhaps not, but not all shoulder pain is orthopedic in nature. Tune in to this episode to see how EMG can help when the cause of shoulder pain may not be obvious?

Chilvana Patel, MD interviews Devon Rubin, MD on "Lessons Learned in the EMG Lab: Elevating EMG Practice Through International Exchange." Dr. Rubin will be sharing his extensive experience in EMG education and collaborative practice across the countries. That effort is the exchange of best practices and the development of collaborations that ultimately improve patient care and promote he...

Do you have questions about neuralgic amyotrophy? In this episode, Shawn Jorgensen, MD will check in with Joelle Gabet, MD, the lead author of the recent review of neuralgic amyotrophy in Muscle and Nerve . She will review recent updates in the clinical presentation, electrodiagnosis, imaging, and treatment of this disorder with a focus on evolving aspects, including imaging findings and surgical...

Carrie Ford, CNCT interviews Clark Moser, MD, ABEM, ABPN on "Electromyography Referrals: Principles and Practices for Optimizing EMG Orders ". This podcast is for neurologists, PMRs, orthopedists, PCPs, NPs, PAs, and residents who refer patients for EMG and NCS. It also helps NCS technologists understand the clinical intent behind each referral—guided by the EMGer’s diagnostic focus. Thi...

In this AANEM session, Chilvana Patel, MD moderates a discussion with Pushpa Narayanswami, MD, Nicholas Silvestri, MD, and Kelly Gwathmey, MD on the evolving treatment landscape in myasthenia gravis (MG). The panel reviews the use of targeted therapies in women of childbearing age with myasthenia gravis, alongside guidance for perioperative care before elective surgery. Through illustrative patien...

Chilvana Patel, MD is hosting a case-based panel discussion titled "Evolving Therapeutic Horizons in Myasthenia Gravis: Expert Perspectives on Targeted Therapies - Part 1." She will engage with renowned neuromuscular specialists—Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD, Nicholas Silvestri, MD, and Kelly Gwathmey, MD—to explore real-world cases and discuss the latest advances in targeted treatment option...

Have you ever experienced tingling after running a marathon? Is marathon running good for your nerves? Tune in to this episode and listen to Drs. Rubin and Shahrizaila discuss an unusual case to help you decide whether or not to take up running.

In this episode, Dr. Nadia Khalil interviews Dr. Nathaniel Robbins, the Director of the Autonomic and Small Fiber Neuropathy program at Mass General Brigham, on POTS. In this episode, they review the diagnostic criteria, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, adjunctive testing, and management.