| Myotonic Dystrophy: Present Management, Future Therapy Contributor(s): Harper, Peter S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198527829 ISBN-13: 9780198527824 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $297.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2004 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: This book provides a full and practical account of management of myotonic dystrophy, the commonest muscular dystrophy of adult life and a condition of exceptional variability. Written for neurologists, clinical geneticists and other clinical geneticists and other clinical specialties involved with the disorder, it deals with both the neurological aspects and also the wide range of systematic complications that may occur. In addition it provides details of information and support available to patients and families and gives a summary of the present state of clinical trials of therapeutic agents. These sections are preceded by general introductory chapters describing both the clinical features and also the current state of research into understanding the underlying mechanisms. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Neurology - Medical | Rheumatology - Medical | Genetics |
| Dewey: 616.748 |
| LCCN: 2004273719 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.3" W x 9.32" (1.08 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a full and practical account of management of myotonic dystrophy, the commonest muscular dystrophy of adult life and a condition of exceptional variability. Written for neurologists, clinical geneticists and other clinical geneticists and other clinical specialties involved with the disorder, it deals with both the neurological aspects and also the wide range of systematic complications that may occur. In addition it provides details of information and support available to patients and families and gives a summary of the present state of clinical trials of therapeutic agents. These sections are preceded by general introductory chapters describing both the clinical features and also the current state of research into understanding the underlying mechanisms. |