Myotonic Dystrophy - Major Problems in Neurology

di Harper • 2001 • dettagli prodotto

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DESCRIZIONE

Myotonic dystrophy affects every part of the body and this book is designed to be easily accessible to clinicians from every specialty. Even lay groups and families will find this book useful. All of the effects of the disease are dealt with organ by organ and the very latest genetic information is covered and its clinical relevance emphasised. Finally, the latest tips on clinical management are explain so that all clinicians can improve their patient's condition. Table of Contents: PrefaceIntroduction and BackgroundMyotonic Dystrophy: The Clinical PictureOther Myotonic Disorders and Muscular Dystrophies - the differential diagnosis of myotonic dystrophiesSmooth Muscle in Myotonic DystrophyCardiorespiratory ProblemsThe Brain in Myotonic DystrophyEndocrine and Other Systemic AbnormalitiesThe Eye in Myotonic DystrophyMyotonic Dystrophy in Infancy and ChildhoodDiagnostic Investigations in Myotonic Dystrophy: Muscle Pathology and NeurophysiologyThe Genetic Basis of Myotonic Dystrophy - The latest info on the primary genetic defect, unstable DNA and Trinucleotide repeatsThe Molecular and Cell Biology of Myotonic Dystrophy - Includes ground-breaking researchGenetic Counselling and Applied Molecular Genetics in Myotonic DystrophyManagement and TherapyAppendixIndex