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Global longitudinal strain detects subtle left ventricular systolic dysfunction in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients and carriers

open access: yesThe Egyptian Heart Journal, 2021
Background With the continuous improvement of the respiratory care of Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients, cardiac manifestations (heart failure and arrhythmias) become the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.
Mahmoud Shehta   +4 more
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Intellectual and behavioural functioning in boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy : neuropsychological testing and correlation with genotype [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 76-82).The spectrum of central nervous system manifestations of DMD is less well described than its musculoskeletal aspects. Although international studies have reported intellectual function ranging from above-
Donald, Kirsten Ann Mary
core   +1 more source

Escherichia coli and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology, 2015
This review examines the association of strains of Escherichia coli with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and the possible role of these bacteria play in this enigmatic condition. The review addresses evidence for E.
Paul Nathan Goldwater   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early detection of left ventricular involvement in patients with Duchenne’s and Becker’s muscular dystrophy

open access: yesAl-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal, 2019
Background Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker’s muscular dystrophy (BMD) may have asymptomatic cardiac involvement for years before the development of dilated cardiomyopathy and even showed normal conventional echocardiographic ...
Shaimaa A Habib, Mohie El Din T Mohamed
doaj   +1 more source

Superpulsed low-level laser therapy protects skeletal muscle of mdx mice against damage, inflammation and morphological changes delaying dystrophy progression. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Aim: To evaluate the effects of preventive treatment with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on progression of dystrophy in mdx mice. Methods: Ten animals were randomly divided into 2 experimental groups treated with superpulsed LLLT (904 nm, 15 mW, 700 Hz ...
de Carvalho, Paulo de Tarso Camillo   +35 more
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy : mutation profiling in view of the emerging gene-based therapies [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 97-115).Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a lethal, X-linked, recessive muscle-wasting disorder affecting 1 in 3 500 live male births worldwide, for which only palliative care is available to date.
Esterhuizen, Alina
core   +1 more source

Faut-il avoir peur de l’Allemagne? Représentations belges de la réunification allemande à travers 'Le Soir' et 'De Standaard'

open access: yesCahiers du MIMMOC, 2012
Cet article revisite deux grands titres de la presse quotidienne belge, à savoir De Standaard et Le Soir, pour découvrir les perceptions qui entourèrent les événements qui se sont succédés entre l’été 1989 et l’automne 1990.
Geneviève Duchenne
doaj   +1 more source

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Management and Prognosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
There are a number of basic interventions using light, intensive activity to relieve the symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. These interventions relieve any pain caused, address malformations and maintain some basic functional skills such as: 1 ...
Batista, Marco   +3 more
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Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a Presymptomatic Infant Using Next-Generation Sequencing and Chromosomal Microarray Analysis: A Case Report

open access: yesChildren, 2021
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a progressive and lethal X-linked recessive neuromuscular disease caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. It has a high rate of diagnostic delay; early diagnosis and treatment are often not possible due to delayed ...
Eun-Woo Park   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Newborn Screening, a Case Study for Examining Ethical and Legal Issues for Pilots for Emerging Disorders: Considerations and Recommendations

open access: yesInternational Journal of Neonatal Screening, 2018
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD/Duchenne) is one of the ten most severe and common pediatric genetic diseases and affects an estimated 1 in every 5000 male births.
Michele A. Lloyd-Puryear   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

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