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1Department of Neurology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 660 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|April 16, 2021
Abstract:
Inflammatory peripheral neuropathies can be disabling for any patient. Selecting the most appropriate agent for treatment, especially in the elderly, is no simple task. Several factors should be considered. Herein, we discuss immunotherapeutic options for peripheral nerve diseases and the important considerations required for choosing one in the geriatric population.
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