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¹Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. yharati@bcm.tmc.edu

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|December 4, 2009

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This review highlights recent publications on motor unit disorders, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and myasthenia gravis. It focuses on key clinical lessons from these neuromuscular conditions.

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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

Published on: October 24, 2019

Area of Science:

Neurology
Neuroscience
Clinical Medicine

Background:

The motor unit, comprising motor neurons, nerves, neuromuscular junctions, and muscles, is susceptible to various disorders.
Recent literature offers valuable clinical insights into these complex conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and discuss select recent publications concerning disorders of the motor unit.
To emphasize salient clinical lessons derived from studies on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, hereditary neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, and myopathies.

Main Methods:

Selection of recent publications relevant to motor unit disorders.
Discussion of selected articles focusing on their clinical significance.

Main Results:

Key clinical lessons from recent studies on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) were identified.
Insights into Guillain-Barré syndrome, hereditary neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, and myopathies were presented.

Conclusions:

Recent publications provide important clinical guidance for managing motor unit disorders.
Further research and dissemination of clinical findings are crucial for advancing patient care in neurology.