OCULOPHARENGEAL MUSCULAR DYSTROPY (OPMD)
Introduction: → Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare form of muscular dystrophy with symptoms generally starting when an individual is 40 […]
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MYOTONIC MUSCULAR DYSTROPY
Introduction: → Myotonic muscular dystrophy is a long term genetic disorder that affects muscle function.Myotonic dystrophy is an autosomal-dominant disorder which is […]
LIMB GIRDLE MUSCULAR DYSTROPY
INTRODUCTION:- Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is a group of muscle diseases that are characterized by weakness and wasting of specific muscle groups. There […]
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
What is Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)? Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic muscle disorder in which the muscles of the face, […]
Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD)
What is an Emery–Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD)? • Emery–Dreifuss muscular dystrophy is a condition that mainly affects muscles used for movement, such […]
Distal Muscular Dystrophy
What is a Distal Muscular Dystrophy? • Distal muscular dystrophy (or distal myopathy) is a group of disorders characterized by onset in […]
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
What is a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? → Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and […]
