Muscular Dystrophy: theFacts

By Alan E.H. Emery

Book Overview

The muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases that severely affect children and adults. For sufferers and their families, presents enormous physical and psychological challenges. Written specifically for people with muscular dystrophy and their families, this guide answers many of the questions asked about how and why it occurs, and how it will affect the life of a recently diagnosed child. Throughout, the different types of muscular dystrophy are described with a minimum of technical jargon.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192632175
• ISBN13: 9780192632173
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 4.9" x 0.4" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

A great source of information

This book uses easy to understand language to explain the complexities of this group of disorders. It is a good first book for individuals and families faced with the likelihood or reality of a muscular dystrophy diagnosis.