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Myotonic Dystrophy Publications Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

WEBMyotonic Dystrophy Publications. The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) publishes resources for people living with myotonic dystrophy (DM), their families, …

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Health-Related Quality of Life in DM1 Myotonic Dystrophy …

WEBThe U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as “an individual’s or a group’s perceived physical and …

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DM1 Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

WEBDM1 (also known as Steinert's disease) is the most prevalent form of the condition and generally the most severe. This form affects at least 1 in 2,300 people worldwide or …

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Current Studies and Trials Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

WEBCognitive Function and Neuroimaging in Myotonic Dystrophy. Conditions : Males and females, ages 7 to 17 years-old, who have been diagnosed with CDM or childhood …

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Insurance Considerations for Myotonic Dystrophy

WEBMyotonic created Health Insurance Considerations for People Living with Myotonic Dystrophy in the United States to help you navigate the process of making …

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Genetic Testing for Myotonic Dystrophy

WEBICD stands for International Classification of Diseases. The current diagnostic code for myotonic dystrophy is 359.21. Updated ICD-10 codes will be …

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The DMCRN Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

WEBA little over three years ago, MDF awarded a grant to support the establishment of the first-ever Myotonic Dystrophy Clinical Research Network (DMCRN). Based on input from …

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Role of Physical Therapy

WEB2 ole o hysical herapy in the ssessent an Manageent o Iniviuals with Myotonic ystrophy During an initial physical therapy evaluation, the physical therapist will obtain a detailed …

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Consensus-based Care Recommendations for Children with …

WEB4 ot oph T 1 Recommendations a. Refer to genetic counseling (see Genetic counseling) if patients or at-risk family members exhibit clinical signs indicative of DM1, to enable them …

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Myotonic Dystrophy Health Index (MDHI): Measuring Patient …

WEBMyotonic Dystrophy Health Index (MDHI): Measuring Patient-Reported Disease Burden Myotonic Dystrophy Patient-Centered Therapy Development Workshop

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Do We Treat DM as a Brain Disease

WEBMyotonic Dystrophies: State of the Art of New Therapeutic Developments for the CNS Gourdon G, Meola G. Front Cell Neurosci. 2017 Apr 20;11:101. doi: …

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Types of Insurance Plans Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

WEBThere are two main types of managed care plans within private health insurance: HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) and PPO (Preferred Provider Organization). HMO …

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WEBMedicare: public health insurance that provides insurance for people 65 years old and older, younger persons with disabilities, and people with ESRD.

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Andy Rohrwasser, PhD, MBA Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

WEBDr. Andy Rohrwasser joined MDF in November 2023. He brings with him a broad and diverse background in academic science, venture backed start-ups and public …

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Health Insurance Considerations for People Living with …

WEBPart B (Medical Insurance): • Part B covers physician and outpatient services, including the services of physical and occupational therapists and home healthcare. Part B also …

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Capturing What Patients Already Know: The Development and …

WEBWhat is a Patient Reported Outcome Measure? ! A validated outcome measure designed to evaluate one or several aspects of patient health ! Responses are provided directly by …

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WEBUnited Way Pennsylvania, 211 East: This organization provides information and referrals for a broad range of services including child care, after-school programs, food banks,

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DM and Dental Care: the Neglected Health Risk

WEBDarcy Trill, RDHAP, mobile dental hygenist who specializes in the treatment of people with disabilities and special needs in their homes, provides a compelling overview of the risks …

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WEBNavigate Life Texas: Navigate Life Texas serves to help families and parents of children with disabilities or special health-care needs and is designed to offer support, inspiration,

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Public Health Resource Development Internship

WEBThe Public Health Resource Development Intern will be tasked with updating MDF’s current toolkit to be more comprehensive, lay-friendly, and accessible. Literature Reviews: …

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Sexuality with myotonic dystrophy

WEBWhat is sexuality? Includes Biological sex Gender identities and roles Sexual orientation Eroticism Pleasure Intimacy Love life Reproduction Manifests as ØThoughts ØFantasies

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