Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (LES)

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Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (LES)
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Quick Definition:

Onset ·

Adulthood to middle age.

Symptoms ·

Weakness and fatigue of hip muscles with aching back and thigh muscles common. Lung tumor is sometimes present.

Progression ·

Progression varies with success of drug therapy and treatment of any malignancy.

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Basic References

Special LES Materials

FAQ's and Simply Stated... Articles

Quest Research-Medical Articles

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Getting There From Here 12/01
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Unlocking Independence 10/01
Time for a New Wheelchair 8/01
Living With and Without Pain 8/01
Maneuvering Through Medicare 6/01
Growing Up and Taking Charge 6/01
Opening Up the Ivory Tower 4/01
Getting to the Point of Acupuncture 4/01
Sorting Out Speech Services 2/01
When You've Gotta Go... 2/01
Home Is Where the Help Is 2/01
Keeping Your Focus: Eye Care in Neuromuscular Disorders 12/00
Marvelous Massage 12/00
Better Nights for Better Days 10/00
Getting a Grip on Vitamins 10/00
Gut Reactions: Correcting Constipation 8/00
Coping with Anesthesia 6/00
Physical & Aquatic Therapy 6/00
Renewing Muscles & Nerves 4/00
Genetic Counselors Do It All 4/00
What Worries Doctors Most About Pregnancy 12/97

Quest Research Updates

Research Digest / Technical Summaries

Research Digest features listings of current research articles from the scientific literature that are relevant to MDA's program. Most articles are linked to their PubMed abstracts. Papers are also cross-referenced to all relevant articles on MDA's Web site. Note: Technical Summaries open in a new browser window.