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There are no known cures for the various muscular dystrophies. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. Physical therapy may help patients maintain muscle strength and function. Orthopedic appliances such as braces and wheelchairs can improve mobility and self-care abilitie...[read article]
Treatment News for Muscular Dystrophy
- Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Muscular Dystrophy
FRIDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have succeeded in using gene therapy to restore some ...
- Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy
THURSDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that a drug used to treat pneumonia might ...
- Experimental Treatment Could Fight Muscular Dystrophy
TUESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Injecting a therapeutic molecule into muscle appears to jump-s...
Tests for Muscular Dystrophy
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Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test More
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Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is an enzyme found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. This article discusses the test to measure the amount of CPK in the... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Serum myoglobin is a test that measures the amount of myoglobin in the blood. Myoglobin is a protein in heart and skeletal muscles. When you exercise, your muscles ... More
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Aldolase is a protein (called an enzyme) that helps break down certain sugars into energy. It is found in high amounts in muscle tissue. A test can be done to measu... More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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A muscle biopsy is the removal of a small piece of muscle tissue for examination. More
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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In a strict sense, mutations are changes in genes not caused by genetic recombination. A change in the base sequence of DNA , for example, represents a mutational c... More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses... More
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Medical Procedures for Muscular Dystrophy
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
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Ventilation assistance includes a variety of methods designed to help restore or improve breathing function in patients who are unable to adequately breathe on thei... More
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Use of Leg Braces
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
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Surgical Procedures for Muscular Dystrophy
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Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release (for tenotomy of the Achi... More
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Self Care for Muscular Dystrophy
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A wheelchair is a mobile chair used by individuals who have impairments that limit their ability to walk. A wheelchair prescription defines the specifications of a ... More
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Stretching Exercises
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Herbs and Supplements for Muscular Dystrophy What's this?
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Creatine is naturally synthesized in the human body from amino acids primarily in the kidney and liver and transported in the blood for use by muscles. Approximatel... More
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low... More
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Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It is an essential element in several metabolic pathways. Selenium deficiency can occur in areas w... More
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