Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
3rd Edition
Published on 1. October 2003
Book
Hardback
282 pages
978-0-19-851531-9 (ISBN)
Description
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited and progressive muscle wasting disease, is one of the most common single gene disorders found in the developed world. In this third edition of the classic monograph on the topic, Alan Emery is joined by Francesco Muntoni, Professor of Paediatric Neurology, to provide a thorough update on all aspects of the disorder. Identification of the genetic defect responsible for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and isolation of the protein dystrophin have led to the development of new theories for the disease's pathogenesis. This new edition incorporates these advances from the field of molecular biology, and describes the resultant opportunities for screening, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counselling and management. Although there is still no cure for the disorder, there have been significant developments in understanding the progression of the disease, and advances in the management of respiratory and cardiac complications. Emery and Muntoni also explore and speculate on the possibilities for future treatments employing drugs and gene therapies.
This book will appeal not only to scientists and clinicians, but also to a wide range of therapists and other professionals involved in the care of patients with muscular dystrophy.
This book will appeal not only to scientists and clinicians, but also to a wide range of therapists and other professionals involved in the care of patients with muscular dystrophy.
Reviews / Votes
Over the past 20 years or so Alan E.H. Emery's monograph has been an indispensable introduction into the theme for the novice and a reliable reference book for the expert ... the third edition ... clearly benefits from the complementing expertise of its authors - a medical geneticist who has witnessed most of the clinical improvements and all of the basic molecular findings of the past decades and a child neurologist who runs one of the largest neuro-paediatric units in Europe. The historical attempts to understand this complex disease are well-presented and set the stage for our current - still fragmentary - understanding. This is complemented with clinical data from own observation and with paradigmatic photographs. The book can be highly recommended further on as a comprehensive introduction to every clinician who is confronted with muscular dystrophy patients and any geneticist who wants to study one of the most multifarious genetic disorders. Human Genetics, 115 This book is for all individuals who participate in the care of a boy with DMD, regardless of the discipline involved. I think it should be rated as a guide or reference book to be kept at hand at all times. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, Vol 8, No 5 ... [a] reference book to be kept to hand at all times. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, Vol 8, No 5 Both these authors have huge clinical experience and scientific knowledge and this shines through in the text ... This book is a classic of clinical neurology combining science and art. It will certainly be enjoyed by everyone in the team caring for families with DMD. Journal of Neurology, 251 Duchenne muscular dystrophy deserves continuing detailed discussion in such a monograph, as it is a paradigm for understanding and investigating molecular genetic disorders, and as it has such far-reaching effects on the child and family. This book's span and clarity should recommend it to all those involved in the multidisciplinary care of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and to their families too. One hopes that it should be accessible and available to those professionals who first see these boys and on whom we depend first to suspect the diagnosis. Neuromuscular Disorders, 14 This book is extremely comprehensive ... Such a practical and comprehensive book will not only be useful for lawyers acting for children, but also for the families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, social workers, parents and carers. Association of Lawyers for Children Newsletter, Issue 29 ... lucid writing ... This book's span and clarity should recommned it to all those involved in the multidisciplinary care of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and to their families too. Neuromuscular DisordersMore details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
numerous halftones and line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
615 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-851531-9 (9780198515319)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Alan E. H. Emery
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Book
04/1993
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press
€148.80
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Persons
Francesco Muntoni is Professor of Paediatric Neurology at the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre in London. Professor Muntoni has an extensive list of publications in the field of neuromuscular disorders and ongoing active research interest in molecular aspects of DMD.
Content
1. Introduction ; 2. History of the disease ; 3. Clinical features ; 4. Confirmation of the diagnosis ; 5. Differential diagnosis ; 6. Involvement of tissues other than skeletal muscle ; 7. Biochemistry of Duchenne muscular dystrophy ; 8. Genetics ; 9. Molecular pathology ; 10. Pathogenesis ; 11. Prevention ; 12. Genetic counselling ; 13. Management ; Appendices ; A Duchenne's obituary ; B MRC grading of muscle strength ; C Swinyard grade ; D Vignos grade ; E Hammersmith motor ability score ; F Clinical investigation of Duchenne dystrophy (CIDD) group ; G Polymorphisms in the dystrophin gene ; H Muscular dystrophy associations and groups in various countries