Muscular dystrophy – also known as: MD · Source: Focus Medica
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CMT ( Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease) different types
CMT – 1 AD Duplication of Gene on chromosome 17. Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy type I (HMSN I), also designated Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 (CMT1), is a peripheral neuropathy […]
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Managing the Day-to-Day: Tips for DMD Caregivers
Fact-checked by Patrícia Silva, PhD If you are a caregiver for a family member with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), establishing a daily routine can make caregiving less stressful for you […]
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Coping with CMT Symptoms in Daily Life
by: Link Integrated Healthcare Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) — a group of conditions that affects your peripheral nerves — can make everyday tasks both painful and difficult. If you or a loved […]
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Signs and Symptoms – Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)
Signs and Symptoms The pattern of muscle loss in BMD usually begins with the hips and pelvic area, the thighs, and the shoulders. To compensate for weakening muscles, a person […]
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of genetic conditions that affect the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. […]
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Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)
What is Becker muscular dystrophy? Becker muscular dystrophy affects the muscles of the hips, pelvic area, thighs, and shoulders, as well as the heart. Becker muscular dystrophy affects the muscles […]
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From Advocacy to Art: My Bold Beauty Project Journey
By Samantha Lisle MullerSocial Worker, Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa– Cape Branch “I think you need to meet me first because I’ve never seen myself as a model.” Those […]
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of genetic conditions that affect the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. […]
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Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)
What is limb-girdle muscular dystrophy?A diagram of which muscles are affected in LGMD. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a diverse group of disorders with many subtypes categorized by disease gene […]
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Understanding the Similarities and Differences Between Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Key takeaways Muscular dystrophies are a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive muscle weakness and deterioration. The effects of muscular dystrophy gradually lead to greater difficulty with daily […]
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