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Muscular Dystrophy A Concise Guide /

This practical and concise guide offers an overview of muscular dystrophy's (MD) complicated features, treatment options and general resources.  New treatments and a greater understanding of proteins and structures associated with MD are discussed along with long-term patient care.  Also includ...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Huml, Raymond A. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edición:1st ed. 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction to Muscular Dystrophy
  • 2.Muscular Dystrophy: Historical Background and Types
  • 3.FSHD: The Most Common Type of MD?
  • 4.Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophies: Underlying Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms
  • 5.An Overview of the Muscular Dystrophies: Underlying Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms
  • 6.Transition from Childhood to Adult in Patients with Muscular Dystrophy
  • 7.Overview of Current Treatments for Muscular Dystrophy
  • 8.Physical Therapy and Orthotic Devices for Patients with Muscular Dystrophy
  • 9.Orthopedic Care of Children with Muscular Dystrophy
  • 10.Global Regulatory Landscape
  • 11.Key Challenges to the Approval of Products to Treat Patients with Muscular Dystrophy
  • 12.Pharmaceutical Products and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions as Potential Treatments for Patients with Muscular Dystrophy
  • 13.US Patient Advocacy Groups
  • 14.Global and National Patient Registries
  • 15.Summary
  • Index.