Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Advances in Therapeutics: 79 (Neurological Disease and Therapy) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0824723252 ISBN 13: 9780824723255

Publisher: CRC Press, 2006

Synopsis

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 accurate diagnosis, carrier detection, and genetic counseling, and supplies state-of-the-art contributions on pharmacological interventions, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy.

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Jeffrey S. Chamberlain, Thomas A. Rando

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood for which there is no cure. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of 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 information on pharmacological interventions, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824723252
• ISBN 13: 9780824723255
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496
• Editor: Chamberlain Jeffrey S., Rando Thomas A.