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What is the duration of the ice pack test?
What is the duration of the ice pack test?
What is the primary purpose of a physical examination in diagnosing MG?
What is the primary purpose of a physical examination in diagnosing MG?
What is the effect of cold on neuromuscular transmission in MG patients?
What is the effect of cold on neuromuscular transmission in MG patients?
What is the minimum improvement in eyelid drooping required for a positive ice pack test result?
What is the minimum improvement in eyelid drooping required for a positive ice pack test result?
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Who is the ice pack test used for?
Who is the ice pack test used for?
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How long does the improvement in eyelid drooping last after a positive ice pack test result?
How long does the improvement in eyelid drooping last after a positive ice pack test result?
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What is the purpose of the anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody test in diagnosing autoimmune myasthenia gravis?
What is the purpose of the anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody test in diagnosing autoimmune myasthenia gravis?
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What is the result of the immune system's attack on acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
What is the result of the immune system's attack on acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
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What is the mechanism of the repetitive nerve stimulation test in EMG?
What is the mechanism of the repetitive nerve stimulation test in EMG?
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What is the action of antibodies that target acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
What is the action of antibodies that target acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
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What is the primary goal of the anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody test in diagnosing autoimmune myasthenia gravis?
What is the primary goal of the anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody test in diagnosing autoimmune myasthenia gravis?
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What is the effect of the immune system's attack on acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
What is the effect of the immune system's attack on acetylcholine receptors in myasthenia gravis?
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What is the term for the decrease in muscle response amplitude with repeated stimulation in Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the term for the decrease in muscle response amplitude with repeated stimulation in Myasthenia Gravis?
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What is the primary purpose of RNS in diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the primary purpose of RNS in diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis?
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What is the term for the variation in response times between different muscle fibers in Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the term for the variation in response times between different muscle fibers in Myasthenia Gravis?
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What does SFEMG provide in diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis?
What does SFEMG provide in diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis?
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What is the effect of AChR antibodies on neuromuscular transmission in Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the effect of AChR antibodies on neuromuscular transmission in Myasthenia Gravis?
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What is the significance of the patchy distribution of AChR antibodies in Myasthenia Gravis?
What is the significance of the patchy distribution of AChR antibodies in Myasthenia Gravis?
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