Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is a rare, inherited human disease. Similar to other neuromuscular dystrophies, EDMD is clinically characterized by muscle atrophy and weakness, multi-joint contractures with spine rigidity, and cardiomyopathy. Over time, muscular weakness can lead to dysphagia and a severe lowering of body mass index (BMI), worsening the prognosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Bariatric Surgery (BS) is a therapeutic option in patients with severe obesity whose non-surgical techniques have failed. No work has previously explored trajectories of weight loss and how long this was maintained. Aim of study is to describe effect of BS and nutritional intervention on body weight trend in patients with obesity.
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