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10 Tests 3 Medical Procedures 1 Surgical Procedures 1 Prescribed Medications

3 Self Care 3 Herbs and Supplements

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Tests for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles. See also: Nerve conduction velocity test  More Costs

2. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves...  More

3. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

4. Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Level Test Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) is an enzyme found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. This article discusses the test to measure the amount of CPK is the...  More Costs

5. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Carrier Detection

6. Biopsy A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More

7. Electrocardiogram (EKG) An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test.  More Costs

8. Biopsy of Muscle A muscle biopsy is the removal of a small piece of muscle tissue for examination.  More

9. Forced Vital Capacity Costs

10. Holter Monitoring A Holter monitor is a machine that continuously records the heart's rhythms. The monitor is usually worn for 24 - 48 hours during normal activity. See also ECG.  More Costs

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Medical Procedures for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Gene Therapy Gene therapy is a rapidly growing field of medicine in which genes are introduced into the body to treat diseases. Genomics is the DNA which is found in an organism...  More

2. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More Costs

3. Use of Leg Braces

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Surgical Procedures for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Release of Contracture of Muscle

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Prescribed Medications for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) PREDNISONE is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, al...  More

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Self Care for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1. Regular Exercise Losing weight with exercise   More

2. Use of Wheelchair A wheelchair is a mobile chair used by individuals who have impairments that limit their ability to walk. A wheelchair prescription defines the specifications of a ...  More

3. Exercise Exercise is any activity requiring physical exertion done for the sake of health. Activities range from walking and yoga to lifting weights and martial arts .  More

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Herbs and Supplements for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy What's this?

1. creatine Creatine is naturally synthesized in the human body from amino acids primarily in the kidney and liver, and transported in the blood for use by muscles. Approximate...  More Efficacy Grade C

2. ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low...  More Efficacy Grade C

3. selenium Selenium is a trace mineral found in soil, water, and some foods. It is an essential element in several metabolic pathways. Selenium deficiency can occur in areas w...  More

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