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Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, U.K. Review of the current diagnosis and management of the metabolic myopathy group of neuromuscular disorders. For neurologists and pediatricians. Illustrated. ... Read more

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Title: How to manage statin-associated myopathy risk.(Cardiovascular Medicine)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
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The Centronuclear Myopathy Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Centronuclear Myopathy. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Centronuclear Myopathy. The Centronuclear Myopathy Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Centronuclear Myopathy. ... Read more

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Title: Myopathy can be traced to food, drink, drugs. (Check Electrolytes).
Author: Sherry Boschert
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
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Title: Statins unmasking a mitochondrial myopathy: A case report and proposed mechanism of disease. .(Letter to the Editor)
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 96Issue: 3Page: 318(3)

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! X-linked myotubular myopathy is a myopathy associated with myotubularin 1. Genetically inherited traits and conditions are often referred to based upon whether they are located on the "sex chromosomes" (the X or Y chromosomes) versus whether they are located on "autosomal" chromosomes (chromosomes other than the X or Y). Thus, genetically inherited conditions are categorized as being sex-linked (e.g., X-linked) or autosomal. Females have two X-chromosomes while males only have a single X chromosome, and a genetic abnormality located on the X chromosome is much more likely to cause clinical disease in a male (who lacks the possibility of having the normal gene present on any other chromosome) than in a female (who is able to compensate for the one abnormal X chromosome). ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of myopathies. The myopathies are neuromuscular disorders in which the primary symptom is muscle weakness due to dysfunction of muscle fiber. Other symptoms of myopathy can include include muscle cramps, stiffness, and spasm. Myopathies can be inherited (such as the muscular dystrophies) or acquired (such as common muscle cramps). Myopathies are grouped as follows:congenital myopathies: characterized by developmental delays in motor skills; skeletal and facial abnormalities are occasionally evident at birth; muscular dystrophies: characterized by progressive weakness in voluntary muscles; sometimes evident at birth; mitochondrial myopathies: caused by genetic abnormalities in mitochondria, cellular structures that control energy; include Kearns-Sayre syndrome, MELAS and MERRF; glycogen storage diseases of muscle: caused by mutations in genes controlling enzymes that metabolize glycogen and glucose (blood sugar); include Pompe's, Andersen's and Cori's diseases; myoglobinurias: caused by disorders in the metabolism of a fuel (myoglobin) necessary for muscle work; include McArdle, Tarui, and DiMauro diseases; dermatomyositis: an inflammatory myopathy of skin and muscle; myositis ossificans: characterized by bone growing in muscle tissue; familial periodic paralysis: characterized by episodes of weakness in the arms and legs; polymyositis, inclusion body myositis, and related myopathies: inflammatory myopathies of skeletal muscle; neuromyotonia: characterized by alternating episodes of twitching and stiffness; and stiff-man syndrome: characterized by episodes of rigidity and reflex spasms common muscle cramps and stiffness.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Title: Isolated corticosteroid myopathy of the gluteal muscles.
Author: Astrid S. Peters
Publication: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2006
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