(47) (b) Using a load-testing machine,
Tensilon RTM-25 Orientic, bending moment of the internode at breaking (BMB; g-cm) was assessed as described by Ookawa and Ishihara.
The tensile and Young's modulus were determined using a
Tensilon RTG-1310 universal testing machine with a load cell of 10 kN.
Tensilon test by injection of IV edrophonium and demonstration of improvement of muscle weakness is usually reserved in patients with typical clinical features and negative serological and electrophysiological testing [2].
She later developed acute ophthalmoplegia with bilateral ptosis, at which time she was diagnosed using electromyography (EMG) and the
Tensilon test.
However,
Tensilon test (TT) and electromyography (EMG) were both suggestive of generalized MG, excluding the congenital myasthenic syndromes and other conditions mimicking MG.
Tensilon test was suggestive of MG, and acetylcholine receptor antibody (anti-AChR) test was positive.
To measure the orientational birefringence Anor, polymer films with a thickness of about 40 [micro]m were uniaxially drawn at their [T.sub.g] + 10[degrees]C and 25%/min using a universal tensile testing machine (
Tensilon RTC-1210A, A&D).
Compressive tests were conducted using a universal testing machine (
Tensilon RTF-2350; A&D) with a load speed of 0.3 mm [min.sup.-1].
The present study has several limitations; for instance, seronegative MG patients included 85.5% of all patients and false negatives could not be defined using other diagnostic examinations, such as electromyogram, Neostigmine test, and
Tensilon test.
The diagnosis of MG was confirmed by means of electromyography, the presence of anti-nicotinic antibodies in the serum, and a positive
Tensilon Test.
The common diagnostic test is using the anticholinesterase edrophonium (
tensilon test) or neostigmine for reversal of muscle weakness.