Muscle diseases (e.g. muscular dystrophy) form an important part of the neurologist's workload. This book is the latest edition of the most comprehensive single-volume reference work on clinical diseases of voluntary (skeletal) muscle. Recent advances in molecular biology have produced major changes in the diagnosis and classification of these diseases, edited and authored by a select team of experts from around the world, this edition has been extensively revised to cover these changes. Many chapters have been completely rewritten, and several entirely new chapters have been added to bring it right up to date with the latest developments.

Product Description: This book reviews diseases caused by mutated proteins in the different sub-compartments of the sarcomere. It also documents techniques used to investigate the pathobiological bases of the diseases and discusses possible therapeutic options.

Product Description: This volume provides a comprehensive guide to myopathies, including breakthroughs that have led to a wider appreciation of the nature of these muscle diseases. Chapters on congenital muscle disorders, biological changes, and diseases associated with aging are included, along with detailed discussions of mitochondrial myopathies, disorders of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and the role of heredity, amongst others...read more

Product Description: To help today's clinicians meet the diagnostic and management challenge of patients presenting with weakness or fatigue, this outstanding guide brings together a respected editor and contributors, all experienced in the diagnosis and management of muscle disease...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Presents an up-to-date review of the principal disorders of muscle. Details the clinical aspects, pathology, molecular biology, genetics, and management of muscle disease--including recent advances in muscle strength measurement, exercise testing, biopsy interpretation, quantitative electromyography, myoimaging, spectroscopy, and the application of genetic techniques...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)