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An introduction to myotonic dystrophy

Myotonic dystrophy causes muscle weakness and wasting which is usually progressive. This condition is different from other muscular dystrophies in that it affects the face, jaw and neck muscles and less so the leg and thigh muscles.

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Key facts

What is myotonic dystrophy?
How is myotonic dystrophy inherited?
What causes it?
Problems and management

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Support

Find out about our advice and information service, plus adaptations, occupational therapy, equipment and inclusive education in the Care and Support section.
Care and support

Myotonic dystrophy

Prof. Darren Monckton

Year 1 - £52,869

The research in this project, looking at triplet repeat number in blood and muscle, is aimed at improving prognostic information for patients diagnosed with myotonic dystrophy as well as providing information for clinical trials of new therapies.

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