Overview
Marcela Costa-Machado practices practicing medicine in Salvador, Brazil.
Ms. Costa-Machado is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotonia Congenita, Myotonia Congenita, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marcela C. Costa-Machado
Is Marcela C. Costa-Machado a top-rated expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Marcela C. Costa-Machado is classified as an Advanced expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
Does Marcela C. Costa-Machado participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Marcela C. Costa-Machado has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Lateral Sclerosis. You can view a list of Marcela C. Costa-Machado's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Amyotonia CongenitaMs. Costa-Machado isAdvanced. Learn about Amyotonia Congenita.
- Myotonia CongenitaMs. Costa-Machado isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisMs. Costa-Machado isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Becker Muscular DystrophyMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Congenital Fiber-Type DisproportionMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- HyperthermiaMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthermia.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular DystrophyMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
- Nemaline MyopathyMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Nemaline Myopathy.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Primary AmyloidosisMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Ms. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Tubular Aggregate MyopathyMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about Tubular Aggregate Myopathy.
- X-Linked Myotubular MyopathyMs. Costa-Machado isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy.