Dorrianne Staggs

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• Dogs Show Improvement After Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy

  Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a progressive disease that causes body muscle weakness and atrophy as a result of a deficiency in dystrophin protein. A scientist at the University of Washington, the University of Missouri, LLC, Solid Biosciences, and NCATS have developed a gene transfer approach to...

• 15-State Bicycle Journey Helps Raise Money and Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy

  To raise awareness and funding for muscular dystrophy, a 4,200 mile bike ride was organized that started in Seattle, Washington and ended at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with a total of 15 states being crossed by the end.  The event consisted of roughly 12 cyclists, and was made...

• Treatment for Congestive Heart Failure

  The following methods work together to treat heart failure:...

• Holistic Treatment for Tennis Elbow

  Holistic Treatment for Tennis ElbowTennis elbow is a condition that causes pain around the joints in the elbow. People suffering from the condition may experience a number of symptoms, which may include swelling of the muscles around the affected elbow. Inflammation of the outer part of the elbow...

• Recovery from Blepharoplasty

  Eyelid incisions normally take 5 to 7 days to heal and become ready for the removal of sutures. The patient can start doing usual activities again within 7 to 10 days and wear contact lenses within 14 days.Redness and bruising around the eyes can be concealed with cosmetics. It is important for...

• What Is a Charley Horse?

  What is a charley horse?A charley horse is a term used when referring to a muscle cramp or spasm. Although muscle cramps can occur in any muscle in the body, they are commonly experienced in the leg. In a muscle spasm, the muscle uncontrollably contracts and does not relax. When the contracting...