The Muscular Dystrophies
| AUTHOR | Emery, Alan E. H. |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press, USA (01/01/2002) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The muscular dystrophies are an important group of inherited disorders. They are characterized by muscle wasting and weakness, but vary considerably in their clinical manifestations and severity.
This text reviews our understanding of the most important of these disorders. In many instances, the genes and protein products responsible for the dystrophies have been identified and it is now possible to establish a precise diagnosis, detect preclinical cases, identify carriers and offer
prenatal dianostic testing. The book goes on to describe the opportunities for management of the symptoms through respiratory care, physiotherapy and surgical correction of contracture, and examines the potential, in the future, for effective treatment utilizing the new techniques of gene and cell
therapy.
Professor Emery has invited chapters from the leading international experts in the field providing a unique insight into the current situation and the hopes for the future.
This text reviews our understanding of the most important of these disorders. In many instances, the genes and protein products responsible for the dystrophies have been identified and it is now possible to establish a precise diagnosis, detect preclinical cases, identify carriers and offer
prenatal dianostic testing. The book goes on to describe the opportunities for management of the symptoms through respiratory care, physiotherapy and surgical correction of contracture, and examines the potential, in the future, for effective treatment utilizing the new techniques of gene and cell
therapy.
Professor Emery has invited chapters from the leading international experts in the field providing a unique insight into the current situation and the hopes for the future.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780192632913
ISBN-10:
0192632914
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
330
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.80 x 0.87 x 9.70 inches
Weight:
1.68 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Medical | Rheumatology
Medical | Neurology
Medical | Genetics
Dewey Decimal:
616.748
Library of Congress Control Number:
2001036498
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The muscular dystrophies are an important group of inherited disorders. They are characterized by muscle wasting and weakness, but vary considerably in their clinical manifestations and severity.
This text reviews our understanding of the most important of these disorders. In many instances, the genes and protein products responsible for the dystrophies have been identified and it is now possible to establish a precise diagnosis, detect preclinical cases, identify carriers and offer
prenatal dianostic testing. The book goes on to describe the opportunities for management of the symptoms through respiratory care, physiotherapy and surgical correction of contracture, and examines the potential, in the future, for effective treatment utilizing the new techniques of gene and cell
therapy.
Professor Emery has invited chapters from the leading international experts in the field providing a unique insight into the current situation and the hopes for the future.
This text reviews our understanding of the most important of these disorders. In many instances, the genes and protein products responsible for the dystrophies have been identified and it is now possible to establish a precise diagnosis, detect preclinical cases, identify carriers and offer
prenatal dianostic testing. The book goes on to describe the opportunities for management of the symptoms through respiratory care, physiotherapy and surgical correction of contracture, and examines the potential, in the future, for effective treatment utilizing the new techniques of gene and cell
therapy.
Professor Emery has invited chapters from the leading international experts in the field providing a unique insight into the current situation and the hopes for the future.
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