Muscular dystrophy /

Muscular dystrophy /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Emery, Alan E. H.
Edition:	3rd ed.
Imprint:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2008.
Description:	1 online resource (ix, 149 pages) : illustrations.
Language:	English
Series:	The facts Facts (Oxford, England)
Subject:	Muscular dystrophy -- Popular works. Muscular Dystrophies. Muscular dystrophy. Electronic books. Popular Works. Popular works.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11139098

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ISBN:	9780191562167 0191562165 9781404218505 1404218505 9780199542161 0199542163 1283581035 9781283581035 9786613893482 661389348X 0191580104 9780191580109
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-117) and index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	"The muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases that severely affect children and adults. For sufferers and their families, the illness presents enormous physical and psychological challenges. Written specifically for people with muscular dystrophy and their families, this book answers many of the questions asked about how and why muscular dystrophy occurs, and how it will affect the life of a recently diagnosed individual." "As well as presenting the reader with advice and an explanation of muscular dystrophy, the book also guides the reader towards further information on societies and support groups around the world, and reliable internet resources. It also contains a full glossary to aid the reader in their understanding of the disease. The different types of muscular dystrophy are described with a minimum of technical jargon. Questions relating to exercise, physiotherapy, surgery, and the emotional effects of the diseases are answered, and advice given on the problems of schooling and choice of career."--Jacket.
Other form:	Print version: Emery, Alan E.H. Muscular dystrophy. 3rd ed. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2008 9780199542161

Table of Contents:

Introduction
What is muscular dystrophy?
Confirming the diagnosis
Different types of muscular dystrophy
Treatment
Living with muscular dystrophy
Education and employment
Inheritance and genetic counseling
Professional and voluntary support
The future.