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Updated September 2007
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Muscular dystrophy - Duchenne and Becker
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Better Health Channel
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There are a number of different types of muscular dystrophy. All are inherited and cause a specific pattern of weakness. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) cause similar patterns of weakness, although Duchenne is more severe. These muscular dystrophies usually lead to wheelchair dependence and early death.
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Jun 2008
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Muscular dystrophy - late onset
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Better Health Channel
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Muscular dystrophy is the name given to a group of inherited muscle diseases that cause progressive degeneration and weakness of voluntary muscles. Many people think that muscular dystrophy is exclusively a childhood disorder. However, it can occur at any point in a person's life span.
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Jun 2008
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Muscular dystrophy explained
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Better Health Channel
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Neuromuscular disorders involve the progressive and irreversible wasting of muscle tissue. There are approximately 60 separate diseases which can be classed as neuromuscular disorders. People affected by neuromuscular disorders - or muscular dystrophy - have different degrees of independence, mobility and carer needs.
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Jun 2008
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Muscular dystrophy - the face and shoulders
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Better Health Channel
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Muscular dystrophy is the name given to a group of inherited muscle diseases, which cause progressive and selective degeneration and weakness of voluntary muscles. Facio-scapulo-humeral (FSH) muscular dystrophy primarily affects the face, shoulders and arms. However, the back and lower limbs are also affected.
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Jun 2008
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Muscular dystrophy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The Muscular Dystrophies are a group of muscle diseases which are caused by changes in genes.
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Jun 2008
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Disability facts and figures
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Novita Children's Services
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This page provides basic information about disabilities that occur most commonly for clients registered for services with Novita.
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Dec 2007
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Understanding muscular dystrophy
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Brainlink Foundation
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This fact sheet explains what muscular dystrophy is, the main types, who it affects and the cause. It covers symptoms and diagnosis, effects of the condition, treatment and offers care-giving tips.
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Sep 2007
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Muscular dystrophies of latter onset
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myDr
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Muscular dystrophies (MD) of latter onset include Limb-girdle MD, congenital MD, ophthalmoplegic MD and distal MD.
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Jun 2007
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Myotonic dystrophy
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myDr
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Myotonic dystrophy is the most common adult form of muscular dystrophy. Myotonic dystrophy is caused by a defective gene.
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Jun 2007
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Spinal muscular atrophy: the intermediate form
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myDr
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy is one of the neuromuscular diseases. Muscles weaken and waste away (atrophy) due to degeneration of motor neurons, which are nerve cells in the spinal cord.
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Jun 2007
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Muscular dystrophies: Duchenne and Becker
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myDr
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The muscular dystrophies are a group of muscle diseases which have 3 features in common: they are hereditary; they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of weakness.
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Jun 2007
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Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
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myDr
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There are a number of different types of muscular dystrophy. They are muscle diseases which have 3 features in common: they are hereditary, they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of muscle weakness.
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Jun 2007
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Muscular dystrophy
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myDr
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Muscular dystrophy is characterised by progressive weakness of the muscles which control movement.
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May 2006
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