Myotonic Dystrophy
the facts
$39.38
- Paperback
106 pages
- Release Date
18 June 2009
Summary
Myotonic Dystrophy: The Facts
Myotonic dystrophy is a type of muscular dystrophy, and the most common inherited form. It profoundly impacts individuals diagnosed with the disease and their families. Unlike other dystrophies, it affects organs throughout the body, making it a distinctive and troubling disorder.
This updated edition retains the clear and simple approach of the original, while including new material on type 2 myotonic dystrophy. It offers further explanation of…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199571970 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 019957197X |
| Series: | Facts |
| Author: | Peter S. Harper |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 106 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 18 June 2009 |
| Weight: | 140g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 127mm x 191mm |
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Critics Review
This is an excellent primer for patients who have been diagnosed with a rare condition and seek information…it is a perfect small resource for families and those afflicted with the disorder.
This is an excellent primer for patients who have been diagnosed with a rare condition and seek information…it is a perfect small resource for families and those afflicted with the disorder. Doody’s Notes
About The Author
Peter S. Harper
Peter Harper is a University Research Professor in Human Genetics at Cardiff University, Wales. He is a member of the UK’s Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing, and has a long-standing research interest in inherited neurological disorders, especially Huntington disease and Myotonic dystrophy.
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