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Muscular dystrophy - resources?
Alternative NamesResources - muscular dystrophyInformationThe following organizations are good resources for information on muscular dystrophy:Muscular Dystrophy Association - www.mdausa.orgMuscular Dystrophy Family Foundation - www.mdff.org
Can people with muscular dystrophy have healthy children?
Genetic counseling is advised when there is a family history of muscular dystrophy. Women may have no symptoms but still carry the gene for the disorder. Duchenne muscular dystrophy can be detected with about 95% accuracy by genetic studies performed during pregnancy. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001190.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscular_dystrophy
When was We Are Family Foundation created?
We Are Family Foundation was created in 2002.
What is wasting away or deterioration of muscle?
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When was Family Foundation School created?
Family Foundation School was created in 1984.
When was Barton Family Foundation created?
Barton Family Foundation was created in 2005.
When was Milken Family Foundation created?
Milken Family Foundation was created in 1982.
When was The Kellner Family Foundation created?
The Kellner Family Foundation was created in 2009.
When was Save Indian Family Foundation created?
Save Indian Family Foundation was created in 2005.
Can a person have muscular dystrophy with normal CPK?
Yes, a person can have muscular dystrophy with normal creatine phosphokinase (CPK) levels. While elevated CPK levels are commonly associated with muscle damage and dystrophies, some forms of muscular dystrophy may not lead to significant changes in CPK, especially in early stages or less common variants. Diagnosis typically requires a combination of clinical evaluation, family history, genetic testing, and muscle biopsy.
When was Dennis M. Jones Family Foundation created?
Dennis M. Jones Family Foundation was created in 2000.
What does the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy involve?
a careful medical history and a thorough physical exam to determine the distribution of symptoms and to rule out other causes. Family history may give important clues, since all the muscular dystrophies are genetic conditions
