Myotonic Dystrophy
Major Problems in Neurology
3rd Edition
Published on 2. August 2001
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-7020-2152-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Neurologists worldwide
Primary Market: Neurologists, Paediatricians, Physicians and Clinical Geneticists as the book carries details of clinical presentation, natural history, complications, differential diagnosis and recent research as well as details of molecular and clinical genetics.
Secondary Market :
Research workers on this disorder, families and lay groups, its clearly written and offers practical advice
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
30 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1000 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-2152-7 (9780702021527)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Preface Introduction and Background Myotonic Dystrophy: The Clinical Picture Other Myotonic Disorders and Muscular Dystrophies - the differential diagnosis of myotonic dystrophies Smooth Muscle in Myotonic Dystrophy Cardiorespiratory Problems The Brain in Myotonic Dystrophy Endocrine and Other Systemic Abnormalities The Eye in Myotonic Dystrophy Myotonic Dystrophy in Infancy and Childhood Diagnostic Investigations in Myotonic Dystrophy: Muscle Pathology and Neurophysiology The Genetic Basis of Myotonic Dystrophy - The latest info on the primary genetic defect, unstable DNA and Trinucleotide repeats The Molecular and Cell Biology of Myotonic Dystrophy - Includes ground-breaking research Genetic Counselling and Applied Molecular Genetics in Myotonic Dystrophy Management and Therapy Appendix Index