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Online Medical Books for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Read Book Excerpts about Spinal Muscular Atrophy

16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Free online access (without registration) to excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Spinal Muscular Atrophy are available from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

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Medical Book Chapters Online

Here are chapters about Spinal Muscular Atrophy from the online medical books listed above:

MUSCULAR ATROPHY
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... Is it focal or diffuse? Focal muscular atrophy would suggest poliomyelitis, early spinal muscular atrophy, peripheral vascular disease, and sympathetic dystrophy. However, occasionally it is an indication of an early spinal cord tumor, herniated disk ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

MUSCULAR ATROPHY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... This symptom is developed using both anatomy and physiology. Atrophy of any muscle may develop in seven ways: Lack of use of the muscle Malnutrition or increased body metabolism Primary muscle disease Myoneural ... READ EXCERPTS »

Alteration in Consciousness
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)

... Consciousness—awarenessof one's self and environment—depends on integrityof reticular activating system and cerebral hemispheres. Disease processes that depress reticularactivating system and/or both cerebral hemispheres... Principal Causes of Alteration in Consciousness ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »

MUSCULAR ATROPHY
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... This symptom is developed using both anatomy and physiology. Atrophy of any muscle may develop in seven ways. Lack of use of the muscle Malnutrition ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Spinal Muscular Atrophy
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Peter B. Kang, MD Spinal Muscular Atrophy - BASICS Spinal Muscular Atrophy - description Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a progressive disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord. Major symptom is ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - DIAGNOSIS ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - TREATMENT ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - FOLLOW UP ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - bibliography ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - CODES ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - PATIENT TEACHING-MED ... Spinal Muscular Atrophy - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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