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Austin Neuromuscular Center remains committed to research and education surrounding neuromuscular medicine as we care for our patients and help them manage their conditions. At a recent conference for neuromuscular neurologists and other clinicians, our team saw that educational emphasis come full circle. Our neuromuscular neurologists, Dr. Yessar Hussain and Dr. Hannah Machemehl, attended the …

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Above image: ANC Neuromuscular Neurologist Hannah C. Machemehl in a clinical consultation When patients are diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, we work with them to help manage the condition, including examining how their diets may play a role. Nerves need certain nutrients to function properly, so what patients eat and drink can make a big difference …

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*Above image: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School neurophysiology resident watches Dr. Hussain perform a muscle biopsy Austin Neuromuscular Center is proud to be a teaching site for the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. We are committed to educating residents studying neuromuscular medicine and pathology, neurology, and physical medicine and …

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When people go to an emergency room with serious health symptoms like difficulty breathing or double vision, they may not realize the underlying cause of the symptom is a neuromuscular condition. In fact, a significant percentage of emergency department admissions are attributable to neuromuscular disorders. Often, patients are referred to a general neurologist for more …

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