COVID-19 and Neuromuscular Medicine - Challenges and Opportunities-Session Presentation

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This session focused on COVID-19 and its impact on neuromuscular medicine and clinical trials. The speakers discussed various aspects of the disease and its effects on the neuromuscular system. They highlighted the importance of understanding the immune response and inflammatory processes in COVID-19, as well as the development of complications such as critical illness myopathy and polyneuropathy. They also discussed the challenges and opportunities of conducting clinical trials during the pandemic, with a focus on the Healy ALS platform trial. The speakers highlighted the need for adaptation and collaboration in order to continue research and provide effective treatments for patients. They emphasized the importance of communication and collaboration in navigating the challenges posed by COVID-19. Overall, the session provided insights into the impact of COVID-19 on neuromuscular medicine and the importance of continuing research and clinical trials despite the challenges.

Keywords

COVID-19

neuromuscular medicine

clinical trials

immune response

inflammatory processes

critical illness myopathy

polyneuropathy

Healy ALS platform trial

adaptation

collaboration