Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Advances in Therapeutics. Neurological Disease and Therapy |
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Editor:
| Chamberlain, Jeffrey S. Rando, Thomas A. |
Series title: | Neurological Disease and Therapy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-280-53570-3 |
Publication Date: | May 2011 |
Publisher: | Informa Healthcare
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $275.88 |
Book Description:
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood and currently stands as an incurable condition. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of the latest, current and experimental approaches to the treatment of DMD and examines the clinical, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of the disease in the context of emerging therapeutic modalities. The only available source on the subject, this reference emphasizes the importance of...
More DescriptionDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood and currently stands as an incurable condition. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of the latest, current and experimental approaches to the treatment of DMD and examines the clinical, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of the disease in the context of emerging therapeutic modalities. The only available source on the subject, this reference emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, carrier detection, and genetic counseling, and supplies state-of-the-art contributions on pharmacological interventions, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy.