Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Advances in Therapeutics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780824723255)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders of childhood and currently stands as an incurable condition. This authoritative guide provides a clear overview of the latest current and experimental approaches to the treatment of DMD and examines the clinical, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of the disease in the context of emerging therapeutic modalities. The only available source on the subject, this reference emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, carrier detection, and genetic counseling, and supplies state-of-the-art contributions on pharmacological interventions, regenerative medicine, and gene therapy.

Author: Jeffrey S. Chamberlain
ISBN-10: 0824723252
ISBN-13: 9780824723255
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 02/27/2006
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.31w x 1.12d