ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
;
Management of DMD
;
Genetics of DMD
;
Carrier detection
;
Newborn screening
;
Prenatal diagnosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The activities of the last twenty years of the Iowa clinic for neuromuscular diseases are briefly reviewed. Main emphasis in this paper is on management and guidance of the patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) by the families, the school and the public at large. Guidance and treatment given to our patients is briefly described. It is well known that chronic debilitating disease affects not only the patient but the whole family; management of DMD should therefore include the parents and siblings of the patient. Preventability of DMD is illustrated by the experiences in our clinic. The importance of early carrier detection and genetic counseling is stressed. Possible future developments in DMD research are briefly mentioned.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00442321
