What Is in the Myopathy Literature?

Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease
David Lacomis, Hoda Z Abdel-Hamid

Abstract

We review the development of exon 51 skipping therapy with eteplirsen for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including the recent report of long-term, sustained dystrophin production. Studies of the late-life health profile of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, early detection of left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and caregiver burden are also covered. A study of skeletal muscle magnetic resonance imaging in dysferlinopathies provides an extensive, detailed map of the involved muscles and consistency across phenotypes. Regarding the category of autoimmune myopathies, we discuss an article on the clinical and laboratory features associated with PM/Scl antibodies in comparison with other autoimmune myopathy subgroups. Finally, the overall increase in mortality in inflammatory myopathies is highlighted in a recent report from Sweden.

References

Dec 15, 2010·Neuromuscular Disorders : NMD·Yuka IshikawaRyoji Minami
Aug 3, 2013·Annals of Neurology·Jerry R MendellUNKNOWN Eteplirsen Study Group
Jan 16, 2014·Autoimmunity Reviews·Michael MahlerMarvin J Fritzler
Apr 29, 2014·Neuromuscular Disorders : NMD·Steve D WiltonKevin M Flanigan
Nov 18, 2015·Annals of Neurology·Jerry R MendellUNKNOWN Eteplirsen Study Group and Telethon Foundation DMD Italian Network
May 6, 2017·Mayo Clinic Proceedings·Margherita Milone
Aug 18, 2017·Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases·Gerd Cecilie DoblougMarie Holmqvist
Feb 15, 2018·Muscle & Nerve·Raphael Henrique Déa CirinoClaudio Leinig Pereira da Cunha
Mar 16, 2018·Muscle & Nerve·Shree PandyaRichard T Moxley
May 8, 2018·Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry·Jordi Diaz-ManeraUNKNOWN Jain COS Consortium
May 13, 2018·Neurology·Carla D Zingariello, Peter B Kang

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