Author: Luke Dalien
Publisher: Mark the Mighty Muskrat
ISBN: 9781091474130
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
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It's a fact that children understand difficult situations at a much different level than grown-ups. Mark The Mighty Muskrat is a series of children's books that tackles this exact reality. 'The Explanation, ' is a real-life story of how the author and his wife explained Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to their newly diagnosed four-year-old son, and his six-year-old sister. Each page in this incredibly personal family-centric story is filled with beautifully illustrated characters and rhyme-filled poetry! The second in a series intent on battling the stigma and fear so often associated with tough things, this children's book describes; 1. Just how unique each person is in this world. 2. How each person learns to adapt to their reality. 3. The importance of understanding and respecting each other. The final page in the book describes it all; So the next time you see someone who looks or acts differently than you, Remember, their body was made in a unique way, and they're special too. #Believe
Author: Alan E. H. Emery
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192632173
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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The muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases that severely affect children and adults. For sufferers and their family, the illness presents enormous physical and psychological challenges. Written specifically for people with muscular dystrophy and their families, this new editionof Muscular dystrophy: the facts answers many of the questions asked about how and why it occurs, and how it will affect the life of a recently diagnosed child. Throughout, the different types of muscular dystrophy are described with a minimum of technical jargon. Questions relating to exercise,physiotherapy, surgery, and the emotional effects of the diseases are answered, and advice given on the problems of schooling and choice of career. Since publication of the 1st edition, the genes for almost all the different types of dystrophy have been identified, enabling prevention throughgenetic counselling, and relieving some of the worry for affected families. Drawn from his many years of experience treating patients, Professor Emery provides authoritative, yet compassionate advice for people living with this illness. From reviews of 1st edition 'A family visiting a geneticcounsellor readied with information from this book would be well versed in the scope of concerns that can arise as families live with MD. I applaud the effort to make this care package of information available to families.' The American Journal of Human Genetics
Author: Paula Johanson
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1404218505
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 66
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Describes muscular dystrophy, including the history of the disease, how it is treated, and current medical research towards a cure.
Author: Alan E. H. Emery
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191580104
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 161
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Book Description
The muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases that severely affect children and adults. For sufferers and their family, the illness presents enormous physical and psychological challenges. Written specifically for people with muscular dystrophy and their families, this book answers many of the questions asked about how and why muscular dystrophy occurs, and how it will affect the life of a recently diagnosed child. As well as presenting the reader with advice and an explanation of muscular dystrophy, the book also guides the reader towards further information on societies and support groups around the world, and reliable internet resources. It also contains a full glossary to aid the reader in their understanding of the disease. The different types of muscular dystrophy are described throughout with a minimum of technical jargon. Questions relating to exercise, physiotherapy, surgery, and the emotional effects of the diseases are answered, and advice is given on the problems of schooling and choice of career. Since publication of the first edition in 1994, the genes for almost all the different types of dystrophy have been identified, enabling prevention through genetic counselling, therefore relieving some of the worry for affected families. Drawn from his many years of experience treating patients, Professor Emery provides authoritative, yet compassionate advice for people living with this illness.
Author: Dr.S.Daniel Rajasundaram
Publisher: Shanlax Publications
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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This book entitled, “Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy- A Guide”, is a comprehensive and easyguide to parents, other family members and care takers which presents the classification of Muscular Dystrophies. However Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) alone is elaborated in detail, as DMD is the predominant Genetic Disorder which is widely observed in our society among various group of people in various geographical areas of the country and even world. This book presents a structured management methods for the care takers, while details the necessary information and guidelines to the parents of the DMD patients regarding, Lungs and Breath Care, Food and Digestive Care, Spinal Cord Care, Heart related Care, Medications and Steroid related Care etc. Symptoms and Stages of DMD are also presented. This book emphasizes the need for providing the comfortable areas for the DMD patient to be explored. A brief overview about the adaptability and movement issues of the patients are listed in a crispy way. This will be helpful to the teachers while the patients are at schools. Meanwhile this will be beneficial to the parents while they bring their wards to some public areas. Finally this guide accentuates the key points to make the society free from Muscular Dystrophy.
Author: Todd T. Eckdahl
Publisher: Momentum Press
ISBN: 1944749683
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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This book presents muscular dystrophy (MD) as a group of genetic diseases with a worldwide occurrence of about 1 in 3,500 births that causes muscle wasting and weakening. It describes Duchenne MD as the most common type of MD, almost exclusively affecting males at a rate of about 1 in 5,000 boys, and eight rarer types of MD that are categorized by age of onset, muscles affected, disease progression, severity of symptoms, and health complications. The author describes how physical examination, muscle biopsy, medical imaging, and genetic testing is used to diagnose MD He further explains the underlying causes of the various types of MD as mutations in genes that encode proteins needed for the development, function, maintenance, and replacement of muscle cells and illustrates patterns by which they are inherited. There is no treatment that can reverse the progressive deterioration of muscles caused by MD, but the book offers insight into drug treatments and physical therapies that help maintain muscle strength and reduce health complications. It concludes with explanations of promising new ways to treat or perhaps cure MD, including experimental drugs, stem cell therapy, and gene therapy.
Author: Clay Farris Naff
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 0737764627
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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There are 8 different known types of this disorder, and some Muscular Dystrophy can actually be discovered during pregnancy, according to HRF. This guidebook provides essential information on MD, but also serves as a historical survey, by providing information on the controversies surrounding its causes, and first-person narratives by people coping with MD. Patients, family members, or caregivers explain the condition from their own experience. The symptoms, causes, and treatments are explained in detail. Essential to anyone trying to learn about diseases and conditions, the alternative treatments are explored. Each essay is carefully edited and presented with an introduction, so that they are accessible for student researchers and readers.
Author: A. J. Mills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780963392107
Category : Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Author: Todd Eckdahl
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781944749675
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This book presents muscular dystrophy (MD) as a group of genetic diseases with a worldwide occurrence of about 1 in 3,500 births that causes muscle wasting and weakening. It describes Duchenne MD as the most common type of MD, almost exclusively affecting males at a rate of about 1 in 5,000 boys, and eight rarer types of MD that are categorized by age of onset, muscles affected, disease progression, severity of symptoms, and health complications. The author describes how physical examination, muscle biopsy, medical imaging, and genetic testing is used to diagnose MD He further explains the underlying causes of the various types of MD as mutations in genes that encode proteins needed for the development, function, maintenance, and replacement of muscle cells and illustrates patterns by which they are inherited. There is no treatment that can reverse the progressive deterioration of muscles caused by MD, but the book offers insight into drug treatments and physical therapies that help maintain muscle strength and reduce health complications. It concludes with explanations of promising new ways to treat or perhaps cure MD, including experimental drugs, stem cell therapy, and gene therapy.
Author: Carsten Cooper
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781632424181
Category : Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Muscular dystrophy is an extremely heterogeneous group of inherited neuromuscular disorders with over 30 distinct types as well as subtypes known and several more to be recognized and sorted. The book presents an elaborative analysis of the different types of muscular dystrophies, genes related to each subtype, disease diagnosis, management as well as available treatment options. Although every distinct type and subtype of muscular dystrophy is related to a distinct causative gene, most of them have overlapping clinical presentations, making molecular diagnosis certain for both patient management as well as disease diagnosis. Discussions regarding the presently available diagnostic approaches that have revolutionized clinical research are presented in this profound book along with reports regarding the ongoing analyses that display a promise for future therapeutic techniques.
