Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a very rare disease, with researchers estimating it affects about one person in…
Emily Malcolm, PhD
Emily holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelors in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Central Arkansas. Emily is passionate about science communication, and, in her free time, writes and illustrates children’s stories.
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Articles by Emily Malcolm, PhD
Firdapse and Ruzurgi to Treat LEMS
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction — the point at…
How to Make the Most of Our LEMS Forums
Our forums for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) are now live. If you have LEMS or a loved one with the…
Distinguishing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and LEMS
Many of the symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) — notably muscle weakness, pain, and fatigue, as well…
Should My Baby Be Tested for LEMS?
If you or your partner has Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), you may be wondering whether your baby should be…
Vaccines and LEMS
Many patients with an autoimmune disease such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) may wonder whether it is safe…
LEMS and Anesthesia
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the connection between nerve and muscle cells. Patients’…
Medications to Avoid When You Have LEMS
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease that primarily affects nerve cells and muscles. The immune system…
Why Should I Be Tested for Cancer if Diagnosed with LEMS?
If you have been diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), a rare autoimmune disease that, among its symptoms, causes…
Pregnancy and LEMS
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness, among other symptoms. It is…