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Beyond the Muscle: Navigating Sleep & Pulmonary Challenges in Myotonic Dystrophy – 2024 MDF Regional Conference in Gainesville, FL

Published: September 13, 2024

Presented at the MDF 2024 Regional Conference in Gainesville, FL, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Harrell Medical Education Building at the University of Florida.

This session explores the relationship between myotonic dystrophy and sleep and breathing issues, covering prevalence, impact, and emerging research. Gain practical insights and best practices for managing sleep and breathing issues in both DM1 and DM2, empowering better care and self-management.

Speaker: Megan M. Lowery, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, University of Florida

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