Recent news on Tensilon

Rare syndrome affects muscle strength  -  Feb 14, 2007
The State,Tensilon is a short-acting nerve chemical transmitter that, when given intravenously, causes a brief but noticeable improvement in muscle function.

CPR paddles can be used after bypass Ask Dr. H Mitchell Hecht  -  Jan 30, 2007
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,A tensilon test and an electromyogram (EMG) can diagnose the disease. Dr. Mitchell Hecht is a physician specializing in internal medicine.

Botulism rare but needs quick diagnosis and treatment  Oct 9, 2006
Diagnosis: Blood and stool samples, brain scan, spinal fluid examination, nerve conduction test (electromyography, or EMG), and a tensilon test for myasthenia ... -Toronto Star, Myasthenia Gravis Disclosed by Lithium Carbonate  Sep 8, 2006
...fluctuations of myasthenic symptoms; b) the same electrophysiological picture (in repetitive stimulation test); c) an improvement following tensilon test and ... -Journal of Neuropsychiatry (subscription)

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