Unexpected findings provide a deeper understanding of myotonic dystrophy type 1

People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), the most common adult-onset form of muscular dystrophy, progressively lose muscle mass and strength in their lower legs, hands, neck and face. The effects of the condition extend to the cardiac and central nervous systems and the gastrointestinal organs.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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