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DMD Under Spot Light!

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  Because newborns are the prettiest creatures on the planet, in addition to being incredibly vulnerable and sensitive, everything terrible that occurs to them is met with extreme empathy and sympathy. Today, I'll shine a light on a rare neurological condition that, sadly, affects toddlers and children. trying to promote awareness about such a cruel disease so that moms may quickly detect it if their children are affected, resulting in an early diagnosis and hence a better and smoother recovery process. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an uncommon muscle disease, yet it is among the most prevalent genetic conditions, affecting around one in every 3,500 male births globally. It is commonly identified between the ages of three and six. DMD is typified by pelvic region muscular weakness and atrophy, accompanied by impairment of the shoulder muscles. As the condition advances, muscular weakness and atrophy extend to the neck and arms, and then to other muscles throughout the body...

Awareness-Up for LESM Disorder !

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  Raising knowledge of various diseases is a vital method for assisting patients in living in a healthy society. So, today, I'll shed some light on one of the oddest neuromuscular disorders, which regrettably affects a big number of people nowadays. The LEMS disorder. what is LEMS? What causes it? Is it curable? If you are seeking the answer to these questions continue reading this article. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a relatively uncommon disorder that disrupts nerve-to-muscle impulses. It implies that the muscles are unable to appropriately contract, leading to muscular weakness and a variety of additional symptoms. The myasthenic syndrome is another name for LEMS. LEMS affects most lung cancer patients in their middle age. The other occurrences are not cancer-related and can appear at any time. LEMS does not run in families, which means it isn’t a hereditary disorder. LEMS is caused by the body's defense mechanisms, the immune system, attacking an...

SMA goes viral!

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  Because the more individuals who are enlightened about diverse diseases, the more they appreciate the pain of others, and so develop more compassionate, and courteous generations. Raising awareness of various diseases is an important strategy in helping patients live in a healthier society. So, today, I'll shine a light on one of the strangest hereditary neuromuscular disorders, which unfortunately affects a large number of individuals nowadays. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disorder. that is inherited and forces muscles to degenerate and die down. In SMA, patients no longer have a particular type of nerve cell located in the spinal cord which is known as the motor neurons that mainly controls the muscle movement. the absence of these nerves results in having Muscles not receiving nerve impulses that cause them to function. muscle Atrophy occurs Due to the lack of usage, specific muscles in SMA shrin...