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Myotonic dystrophy in Otago, New Zealand.

The New Zealand medical journal - 8 Sept 2006

Ford Chris, Kidd Alexa, Hammond-Tooke Graeme

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AIMS: To determine the prevalence of myotonic dystrophy (DM) in Otago, the ethnic distribution of the disease, any founder effect, the complications and adequacy of health care, and the quality of life of sufferers in this region. METHODS: DM patients were identified through hospital records and assessed using a structured questionnaire, neurological examination, and review of hospital records. Quality of life...

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