Muscular Dystrophy

Alan E.H. Emery (Honorary Fellow, Green College, University of Oxford, UK)

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Oxford University Press
06 June 2008

Medical genetics; Rheumatology; Popular medicine & health; Coping with illness

Series: The Facts

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

As well as presenting the reader with advice and an explanation of muscular dystrophy, the book also guides the reader towards further information on societies and support groups around the world, and reliable internet resources. It also contains a full glossary to aid the reader in their understanding of the disease.

The different types of muscular dystrophy are described throughout with a minimum of technical jargon. Questions relating to exercise, physiotherapy, surgery, and the emotional effects of the diseases are answered, and advice is given on the problems of schooling and choice of career.

Since publication of the first edition in 1994, the genes for almost all the different types of dystrophy have been identified, enabling prevention through genetic counselling, therefore relieving some of the worry for affected families. Drawn from his many years of experience treating patients, Professor Emery provides authoritative, yet compassionate advice for people living with this illness.

By: Alan E.H. Emery (Honorary Fellow Green College University of Oxford UK)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 200mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 171g
ISBN: 9780199542161
ISBN 10: 0199542163
Series: The Facts
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 06 June 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: What is muscular dystrophy? 2: Confirming the diagnosis 3: Different types of muscular dystrophy 4: Treatment 5: Living with muscular dystrophy 6: Education and employment 7: Inheritance and genetic counselling 8: Professional and voluntary support 9: The future 10: Further reading and useful contacts

Professor Alan E. H. Emery is Emeritus Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Edinburgh and Chief Scientific Advisor for the European Neuromuscular Centre. He continues his research through the University of Oxford.

Reviews for Muscular Dystrophy

`Review from previous edition For the 2nd Edition: No family (with a member who has any form of muscular dystrophy (MD)) should be without a copy of Alan Emery's book nor should any PCT or medical training unit fail to have easy access to the copy... Apart from the easy 'accessibility' of [the book], the chapter layout makes it eminently usable as a reference, a really useful handbook for anyone with an interest in MD .' Stephen Gazzard, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, Oxford (Published in 'Neuromuscular Disorders', 14 (2004) 83-84 `For the 2nd Edition: This book, like the first edition, will be valuable to patients, families, counsellors, clinicians and researchers... Alan Emery is one of the father figures of muscular dystrophy research. ' 'The Quokka', Magazine for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Australia, October 2000