NAM

Improved Diagnosis of Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy by Combinatorial Immune Assays

This “Specialty Testing” webinar will discuss the diagnosis, pathological understanding, and current best treatment options for necrotizing autoimmune myopathy.

By MCL Education • January 31, 2019
Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy [Test in Focus]

Necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (NAM) is a serious but rare muscle disease strongly associated with autoantibodies to either the protein signal recognition particle (SRP) or the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR). NAM typically manifests with subacute proximal limb muscle weakness and persistently elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) concentrations, but slower onsets can occur and complicate diagnosis.

By Alyssa Frank • October 25, 2018