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September 29, 2025Journal of MedicineOpen Access

HANS – A Novel Solution to Distinguish Monomelic Amyotrophy from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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AWAmit WazibSRShaila RahmanMKMehnaz Kamal

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Diagnostic accuracy study reveals HANS scoring system effectively differentiates MMA and ALS.

Key Points

  • HANS demonstrated 77% sensitivity and 78% specificity in distinguishing MMA from ALS.
  • MMA patients had a median age of 24 years compared to 37 years for ALS patients.
  • Nerve conduction study parameters were pivotal in developing the HANS scoring system.
  • Correct diagnosis of MMA and ALS is essential for directing appropriate treatment plans.

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Wazib et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68da58c9c1728099cfd10749https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v26i2.84354
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