Dr. Chidiebere D. Akusobi (Medicine): A 44-year-old woman was evaluated in the rheumatology clinic of this hospital because of proximal muscle weakness and myalgia. The patient had been in her usual ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Proximal weakness and elevated creatine kinase were ...

History gathering should solicit the patient’s abilities or limitations with these activities of daily living (ADLs). The patient may have mild arthralgias. Lungs are the most common extra muscular ...

Classic DM (CDM) presents with pathognomonic cutaneous findings and progressive, symmetric proximal muscle weakness. Cutaneous disease usually precedes the appearance of myositis by 3–6 months in ...

SMA is a genetic condition that impacts motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness that affects essential functions like breathing and movement. Treatments like Spinraza and Zolgensma can help manage ...

BMD typically presents with juvenile onset of muscle wasting and progressive symmetrical, proximal muscle weakness, calf hypertrophy, activity-induced muscle cramping and elevated creatine kinase ...

Mr. M, age 56, arrived in the ER with progressive weakness. Until the fatigue began, he had exercised daily at a gym. Over a two-week period, however, the debility had worsened such that he was unable ...