| 100 Questions & Answers about Muscular Dystrophy Contributor(s): Wagner, Kathryn R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 128420166X ISBN-13: 9781284201666 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Physician & Patient - Medical | Rheumatology |
| Dewey: 616.748 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.60 lbs) 250 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: EMPOWER YOURSELF! According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), over 250,000 people are affected by muscular dystrophies (MD) in the United States, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), myotonic muscular dystrophy (DM), facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) among many others. No one with MD needs to be alone in their fight against this rare disorder. That's where this book and the authoritative information within can help. 100 Questions & Answers About Muscular Dystrophy offers essential and practical guidance. This unique book provides both doctor and patient perspectives and offers answers to the most asked questions by patients and their loved ones. Is it safe to exercise? How do I find a clinical trial in which to participate? What are some things to remember when going to the emergency department? What can I do about fatigue? Along with the answers to these and other questions, this book provides information on diagnosis, treatment, living with MD, new therapeutic options, and more. Written by a leading expert on the topic with more than 20 years experience caring for patients with MD, 100 Questions & Answers About Muscular Dystrophy is an easy-to-read book and must-have resource for those living with MD, as well as their loved ones. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wagner, Kathryn: - Director, Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine |