Directory of Myopathies Resources

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Diseases that affect skeletal muscle - muscles that are connected to bones, like the biceps in the upper arm and quadriceps in the thigh - are often referred to as "myopathies." Myopathies can be caused by several different factors, including inherited genetic defects (e.g., the muscular dystrophies), endocrine or glandular defects, inflammation (e.g., polymyositis), or biochemical or metabolic abnormalities.

Resources in This Category

• Advancement of Research for Myopathies

  http://www.hibm.org/
  A non-profit organization with the primary goal of speeding up bio-medical research on IBM2, the Autosomal Recessive form of Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathies (HIBM). Includes a message board.

• Centronuclear & Myotubular Myopathy

  http://tonilouise.tripod.com/
  British information point for sufferers and their families of these disorders and associated muscle abnormalities.

• Familial Desminopathy

  http://www.desminopathy.plus.com/
  Desmin related myopathy is a disorder characterized by accumulation of desmin in the muscle cells. It can be dominantly inherited or occur spontaneously, its effects can range from mild to severe.

• Familial Periodic Paralyses

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/periodic_paralysis/periodic_paralysis.htm
  Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Multicore Myopathy

  http://home.cogeco.ca/~famadio/
  Offers an informational and support site for all myopathies.

• Myopathy

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myopathy/myopathy.htm
  Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

• Myotubular Myopathy Resource Group

  http://www.mtmrg.org/
  Information and support for parents and medical professionals about x-linked, autosomal recessive, and autosomal dominant forms of MTM. Includes a web-based discussion group, newsletter, FAQs, articles, tips, current research, and family stories.

• Neuromuscular Disease Center

  http://neuromuscular.wustl.edu/
  Review of various muscle, nerve and neuromuscular disorders; links to relevant sites.

• NINDS: Inclusion Body Myositis

  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/inclusion_body_myositis/inclusion_body_myositis.htm
  Also known as inflammatory myopathy, an information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

• Rhabdomyolysis

  http://members.tripod.com/~baggas/rhabdo.html
  Information about the medical condition rhabdomyolysis, complete with tables, pictures, and diagrams.

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