Ariana Boswell

Ariana Boswell is a senior at Vassar College majoring in biochemistry. She is also pursuing her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health through a dual degree program. She has previously conducted research on rare and chronic diseases at Vassar College and Yale School of Medicine and hopes to remain involved in rare disease research and communications in the future. Ariana has joined Rare Disease Advisor as a Summer 2024 intern.

All articles by Ariana Boswell

Review examines risks of general anesthesia, neuromuscular blocking agents in DMD

A recent systematic review highlighted the risks associated with various anesthetic techniques in patients with DMD.
Long-term DMD may lead to heart, lung and bone complications

A recent study used administrative health records to follow patients with DMD long-term and assess key clinical outcomes.
Children with DMD may have difficulty socializing with peers

Researchers found that children with DMD may have reduced social cognition, an understudied element of neuropsychological function.
Review details safety and efficacy of current DMD treatments

A recent review article explores the expanding therapeutic landscape for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Ariana Boswell

All articles by Ariana Boswell

Review examines risks of general anesthesia, neuromuscular blocking agents in DMD

Long-term DMD may lead to heart, lung and bone complications

Children with DMD may have difficulty socializing with peers

Review details safety and efficacy of current DMD treatments

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