Tagged: neuromuscular
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
| Updated 7 Dec 2022 | Tags: neurology neuromuscular Neuromuscular disorders neurorehabilitation
At the Atkinson Morley Neuromuscular Centre at St George’s Hospital we run a specialist clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in adults. We treat patients holistically working with a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals in neurology, neurorehabilitation and respiratory medicine. Please see our general …
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Transition service for young adults with neuromuscular disorders
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 28 Jul 2020 | Tags: neurology neuromuscular paediatric neurology
From the age of 16 years onwards young patients with a neuromuscular disorder will be transitioned from their paediatric clinic to adult services. This can be a time of great change as it is also a time when other life decisions are being made e.g. leaving school or staying in …
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Myasthenia clinic
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 11 Aug 2023 | Tags: myasthenia neurology neuromuscular
The myasthenia clinic at St. George’s Hospital looks after patients with myasthenia gravis, an auto-immune condition that causes muscle weakness, including problems with speech, swallowing, vision, and can affect breathing. We work closely with the neurophysiology department and have access to a neurology day care admissions unit for ambulatory care, …
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