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Correct diagnosis is the key to optimal treatment of neuromuscular diseases.
An expert describes the challenges that MDA clinicians face in diagnosis, and the techniques they use to reach the right answers. The Brain in DMD The protein deficiency that causes muscle wasting in Duchenne may also lead to specific learning disabilities. Early recognition helps teachers and families develop the right educational approach. See also Joseph's IEP . Setting the Record Straight on Scoliosis Surgery New techniques and careful timing of surgery can result in great benefits for people with a variety of neuromuscular diseases.