by Jennifer Barson https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn en-us 2016-03-01 15:51:00 UTC 2016-03-01 17:03:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Question: What is DMD? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98211677 Answer: Is a severe form of muscular dystrophy caused by a genetic defect and usually affecting boys.]]> 2016-03-01 15:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98211677 FAQ OF Duchenne muscular dystrophy barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98212829 2016-03-01 15:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98212829 Question: What are the first clinical signs of DMD? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98213107 Answer:  The first signs of weakness usually are delayed onset of walking, difficulty in performing a standing jump, a waddling gait and difficulty in rising from the floor.]]> 2016-03-01 15:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98213107 Question: What are some of the later clinical signs of weakness in DMD? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98213583 Answer: difficulty in rising from a chair, difficulty climbing stairs and a wide gait with difficulty in balance.]]> 2016-03-01 15:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98213583 Question: What should be expected of the child with DMD? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98214401 Answer: That he live as productively and as normally as possible while realistically recognising the specific limitations imposed by the condition. Honest expectations must be set for these children, as for anyone with a disabling condition. At the same time, one should avoid over-protection, allowing the child to accomplish tasks by his own efforts. Over-protection, rather than helping, leads inevitably to isolation and dependence.]]> 2016-03-01 16:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98214401 Question: What are the symptoms?  barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98214982 The symptoms usually appear before the age of six or as early at infancy. Weakness in the legs and pelvic muscles, loss of muscle mass because of this they have a wadding gate and difficulty in climbing stairs.]]> 2016-03-01 16:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98214982 Question: How is DMD diagnosed?  barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98218301 Duchenne muscular dystrophy  is diagnose in several ways. A clinical diagnosis may be made when a boy has progressive symmetrical muscle weakness. The genetic testing is a blood sample for changes in the DMD gene without preforming a muscle biopsy. ]]> 2016-03-01 16:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98218301 Question: what is the treatment of DMD? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98220520 Answer: Aggressive management of dilated cardiomyopathy with anti-congestive medications. Assisted devises for respiratory complications especially at night. The medication is called prednisone which is a steroid.  ]]> 2016-03-01 16:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98220520 Question: Is DMD inherited? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98222040 Answer: It is inherited in an x-linked recessive gene]]> 2016-03-01 16:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98222040 Question: Is DMD contagious? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98223449 No, its a genetic disorder. ]]> 2016-03-01 16:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98223449 Question: What are the chances of the mother without a family history of DMD having a son with the disorder. barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98223779 Its approximately 1 in 12,000 ]]> 2016-03-01 16:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98223779 Question: Can tests be done to find out if the mother or sister of a boy with DMD is a carrier of the disorder? barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98225267 Answer: Yes DNA testing can be done.]]> 2016-03-01 16:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98225267 Question: Why is it important to correct foot instability with children with DMD?  barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98225916 Answer: Contracture in weight-bearing joins can interfere with balance impede   walking.]]> 2016-03-01 16:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98225916 barsonjennifer https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98233601 By Jenny M,  Jenny B, Paige and Samantha ]]> 2016-03-01 16:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/barsonjennifer/yc4llxcxe6kn/wish/98233601