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3 results found in Neuromuscular Disease.
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)
- A genetic neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene on the X chromosome, resulting in progressive muscle weakness and wasting. Becker Muscular Dystrophy is similar to Duchenne …
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD, Duchenne MD)
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a severe genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene on the X chromosome. It primari…
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease characterized by degeneration of spinal cord motor neurons, atrophy of skeletal muscles, and generalized weakness. Aff…