Whats in the literature?

Diagnosis and characterization of neuromuscular disorders have traditionally advanced faster than therapeutics. The past 3 months were no exception, and featured articles on diagnostic evaluation or genetic characterization of disorders of the neuromuscular junction, peripheral nerve, muscle, and motor neuron. There are also some interesting forays into treatment of painful neuropathy and muscular dystrophy. We can all hope that an increased understanding of neuromuscular disorders will lead to more therapeutic undertakings over the next few years.