This website was created to inform and enlighten people about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Muscular-Dystrophies-An-Overview.htm
Definition:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a form of muscular dystrophy that worsens quickly. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin (a protein in the muscles). However, it often occurs in people without a known family history of the condition.
Types of Muscular Dystrophy:
- Myotonic
- Becker
- Limb-girdle
- Facioscapulohumeral
- Congenital
- Oculopharyngeal
- Distal
- Emery-Dreifuss
References:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001724/
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000705.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000705.htm
Information was conducted and compiled by the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000705.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000705.htm
Information was conducted and compiled by the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)