Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy is a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. There is no known cure for it, but modern treatments can prolong the lifespan of people diagnosed with this condition. This book defines and explains Muscular Dystrophy, through concise text and several charts, diagrams, and images. Readers will learn about the causes, what life is like with this disease, and treatment.
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Review: Muscular Dystrophy"Captioned photos and diagrams illustrate each book and both volumes have source notes, a list of organizations and Web sites, and a bibliography that will be useful for report writers, debaters, and parents of children diagnosed with these dysfunctions."—Booklist, October 2001
