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Endorsed by the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (US) and the Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group (UK)
Myotonic Dystrophy
Second Edition
Peter Harper
120 pages
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2-colour line drawings and black and white halftones
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196x129mm
978-0-19-957197-0
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Paperback
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18 June 2009
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- Written clearly and simply for those with no medical expertise
- Provides essential information on genetic testing, and how to make the difficult decisions
- Lists details of support groups and websites for further help and advice
- Key points at the beginning of each chapter highlight important aspects of the chapters to the reader
- Frequently asked questions are interspersed throughout the text in boxes for readers to quickly identify the answers to common queries
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New to this edition - Key points at the beginning of each chapter to highlight important aspects of the chapters to the reader
- Up-to-date contact details for worldwide myotonic dystrophy support groups
- New material on the recognition and treatment of the distinct 'type 2 Myotonic dystrophy'
- Additional coverage of the new approaches to therapy and management of the condition, including discussion of recent ongoing worldwide research
Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystrophies. It is the commonest inherited muscular dystrophy and has a profound effect on individuals who are diagnosed with the disease and their families. It is present for many decades of a patient's life but, unlike the other dystrophies, it also affects the organs in the body, making this a very distinctive disorder, and a very troubling one for those close to it.
When the first edition of Myotonic Dystropy: The Facts published in 2002, it was widely appreciated by families, support groups,
professionals and reviewers for its simple and clear approach to key practical questions. This new edition retains the same successful structure, but now includes new material on the recognition of the distinct 'type 2 myotonic dystrophy', which had only just been identified at the time of the first edition. Further explanation of the advances in basic understanding of myotonic dystrophy, and additional coverage of the new approaches to therapy and management of the condition are also included, as well as comprehensive discussion of the recent on-going worldwide research.
New to this edition are 'Key Facts' at the beginning of each chapter, 'frequently asked question' boxes, and up-to-date contact details for worldwide myotonic dystrophy support
groups.Readership: Sufferers of Myotonic dystrophy and their families, GPs, nurses and associated healthcare professionals
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Peter Harper, University Research Professor in Human Genetics, Cardiff University, UK
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"This is an excellent primer for patients who have been diagnosed with a rare condition and seek information...it is a perfect small resource for families and those afflicted with the disorder." - Doody's Notes
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1: What is Myotonic dystrophy?
2: Muscle symptoms and Myotonic dystrophy
3: Looking ahead
4: Not just a muscle disease
5: Children with Myotonic dystrophy
6: 'Type 2' Myotonic dystrophy
7: Family aspects and genetic risks
8: Advances in research
9: Support and information
10: Management and treatment now
11: The future-towards effective prevention and cure for Myotonic dystrophy
12: Conclusion
Appendices
Bibliography
Index
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