Susannah Barnett

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• What are the pros and cons of joining a clinical trial for TK2d?

  A clinical trial can mean early access to innovative medical treatments, but also many unknowns.

• How respiratory therapy can help in TK2d

  A a respiratory therapist can help reinforce muscle strength and delay the need for mechanical ventilation.

• What is the history of TK2d?

  While much progress has been made in managing and treating TK2d, there is still much to understand.

• TK2d and nutrition: Tips for living with a gastrostomy tube

  It is helpful to recognize the real benefits to health and wellbeing, not just the losses.

• What to expect during a muscle biopsy to diagnose TK2d

  A muscle biopsy measures the levels of mitochondrial DNA depletion and also serves to clarify certain aspects of the disease.

• How speech therapy can help with TK2d

  Many patients with TK2d are eventually unable to speak clearly enough to be understood by others.

• Why early diagnosis matters in TK2d

  Early diagnosis means early treatment and the chance to slow down the disease.

• How physical therapy can help with TK2d

  A physical therapist can help maintain muscle function and range of motion as TK2d progresses.

• Why do some patients with TK2d need feeding tubes?

  A feeding tube means patients with TK2d can get nutrients without the risk of choking.