This issue of Neurologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Richard Lewis, will focus on Myopathies.
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| Language | : | English |
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| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
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| Print length | : | 693 pages |
Myopathies are a group of neuromuscular disFree Downloads that affect the muscles. They can be inherited or acquired, and they can range in severity from mild to life-threatening.
The symptoms of myopathies can vary depending on the type of myopathy. Some common symptoms include:
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle pain
- Muscle cramps
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty swallowing
There is no cure for myopathies, but treatment can help to improve symptoms and prevent complications. Treatment options may include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Medication
- Surgery
The prognosis for people with myopathies varies depending on the type of myopathy and the severity of the symptoms. Some people with myopathies may live a relatively normal life, while others may require extensive medical care.
If you think you may have a myopathy, it is important to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Article topics
This issue of Neurologic Clinics will include the following article topics:
- Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
- Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
- Myotonic dystrophy
- Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy
- Distal muscular dystrophies
- Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy
- Congenital muscular dystrophies
- Myopathies with myofilament mutations
- Myasthenia gravis
- Congenital myopathies due to metabolic disFree Downloads
- Mitochondrial myopathies
- Drug-induced myopathies
- Acquired myopathies in adults
- Myopathies in childhood
These articles will be written by leading experts in the field of myopathies, and they will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and clinical advances in this area.
This issue of Neurologic Clinics will provide a valuable resource for neurologists, physiatrists, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with myopathies.
