Recent Research and Abstracts
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Diagnosis of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) May Be Missed Among Patients With Myasthenia Gravis and Autonomic Dysfunction: Results from a US Database Analysis
Download this scientific poster that provides a healthcare claims analysis of >130,000 patients diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. First presented at the American Association of Neurology (AAN) meeting in April 2024, the poster concludes that at least 2% of this MG population may have LEMS based on the presence of autonomic symptoms.
Autonomic Symptoms May Suggest Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes in Small Cell Lung Cancer
Download this scientific poster that describes a retrospective observational study of US healthcare claims of patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). First presented at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Annual Conference in April 2024, the poster found an association between SCLC and paraneoplastic syndromes based on the presence of autonomic symptoms.
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome is Underrecognized in
Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Analysis of Real-World Data
Download this scientific poster that provides an analysis of the frequency of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) diagnoses among US patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). First presented at the World Congress of Lung Cancer (WCLC) in September 2023, the poster describes a significant underrecognition of LEMS in patients with SCLC
Prevalence of Small Cell Lung Cancer in US Patients With Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome: A Contemporary Real-World Data Analysis
Download this scientific poster that provides an analysis of the frequency of LEMS screening in SCLC patients in the US. First presented at the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) Scientific Session at AANEM 2023, the poster includes data that suggest patients with SCLC are not being adequately screened for LEMS.