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True Stories about Living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) And Other Relevant, but Unrelated Tales

NCS VS EMG: What's Needed for a CMT Diagnosis

January 21, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Ask an Expert I’m confused about the difference between electromyograms (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS)—can you please explain? Dr. Richard A. Lewis* answers: EMG, which stands for electromyogram (“myo”= muscle), is the term used for electrodiagnostic tests (EDX) for neuromuscular disorders. The total EDX includes both nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle EMG. Depending […]

Honoring Vicki Pollyea: A Woman of Great Strength, Courage and Conviction

January 2, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Vicki Pollyea – October 27, 1956 – September 15, 2019 When I first met Vicki over 12 years ago, she was the leader for the Tampa CMTA/MDA branch, the largest CMT group in the country. We hit it off immediately, and I knew she’d be a forever friend, and I was right. Over the years, […]