Muscular Dystrophy

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:physicist
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:OHSU_Center_for_Neuromuscular_Research
gptkbp:advocates_for gptkb:Muscular_Dystrophy_Association
gptkb:Cure_Duchenne
gptkb:Duchenne_Parent_Project
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
gptkbp:affects muscle strength
muscles
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:hospital
respiratory issues
scoliosis
joint contractures
gptkbp:caused_by genetic mutations
gptkbp:clinical_trial drug development
ongoing research
biomarker studies
experimental treatments
gene editing studies
gptkbp:descendant autosomal dominant
autosomal recessive
X-linked recessive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Muscular Dystrophy
gptkbp:impact gptkb:independence
mobility
quality of life
social challenges
financial burden
emotional challenges
mobility issues
independence loss
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:local_chapters
family support
online communities
peer support
gptkbp:is_popular_in 1 in 20,000 females
1 in 3,500 males
gptkbp:lifespan varies by type
shortened in severe cases
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Stephen_Hawking
gptkb:Jesse_C._Smith
gptkb:Jesse_Billauer
gptkb:Darius_Weems
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients
gptkbp:premiered_on childhood
early adulthood
adolescence
gptkbp:public_awareness gptkb:charity
September
increased through campaigns
awareness months
gptkbp:research gptkb:physicist
stem cell therapy
gptkbp:research_focus gptkb:physicist
stem cell therapy
exon skipping
gptkbp:social_responsibility genetic testing
muscle biopsy
gptkbp:symptoms muscle weakness
muscle wasting
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:hospital
medications
physical therapy
occupational therapy
gptkbp:type_of gptkb:Duchenne_Muscular_Dystrophy
gptkb:Becker_Muscular_Dystrophy
gptkb:Facioscapulohumeral_Muscular_Dystrophy
gptkb:Limb-girdle_Muscular_Dystrophy
gptkb:Myotonic_Dystrophy