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Donald Benjamin Sanders

Professor Emeritus of Neurology
Neurology, Neuromuscular Disease
Duke Box 3403, Durham, NC 27710
1255 Hosp South, Durham, NC 27710

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Book section · January 1, 2025 The Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune condition, in which weakness is caused by blocked release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from the motor and autonomic nerve terminal. It was first described in patients with lung canc ... Full text Cite

Disorders of Neuromuscular Transmission

Book section · January 1, 2021 This chapter presents the pathophysiology, immunopathology, clinical features, diagnostic procedures, and treatments of disorders of neuromuscular transmission. We emphasize the most common disorders, including autoimmune myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton m ... Full text Cite

Single-Fiber EMG

Book section · January 1, 2014 Single-fiber electromyography (SFEMG) is a selective electromyography (EMG) recording technique that uniquely identifies action potentials (APs) from individual muscle fibers, thus allowing measurement of fiber density (FD) and neuromuscular jitter. FD qua ... Full text Cite

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Book section · January 1, 2014 The Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune condition, in which weakness is caused by blocked release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from the motor nerve terminal. This condition was first described in patients with lung cancer ... Full text Cite

Single-Fiber EMG

Book section · January 1, 2003 Full text Cite