Electromyography and Muscle Biopsy Should Be Supplemented by More Sophisticated Tools to Diagnose Myopathy

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Description: With interest we read the article by Siddiqui et al about the accuracy of muscle biopsy findings in patients with a myopathic needle electromyography (EMG).[1] The authors concluded that clinicians should encourage muscle biopsy testing.[1] We have the following comments and concerns.
Josef Finsterer
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