Clarissa Brincat

All articles by Clarissa Brincat

• Forskolin shows promise in DMD treatment, but more research is needed

  The plant-derived compound may shows therapeutic potential for DMD, but more research is needed to minimize its risks.

• DMD affects the heart before any symptoms appear, study finds

  Changes to the heart’s normal function due to DMD can be caught early on using a simple, non-invasive test called a Lead II ECG.

• For teens with Duchenne, planning for adulthood is important

  When people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy reach adulthood, moving from child-centered healthcare to adult services comes with challenges.

• Review explores how science is making strides in DMD diagnosis and treatment

  New technologies are helping doctors better understand Duchenne muscular dystrophy and leading to better diagnosis and treatment options.

• How virtual reality may change DMD rehabilitation treatment

  Virtual reality (VR) is becoming a promising tool in the rehab toolbox for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

• New genetic therapy shows promise in improving muscle health in DMD

  A new genetic therapy, WVE-N531, has shown promise in improving muscle health in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

• Study finds no clear benefit in heart function from starting cardiac drugs early in DMD

  Starting heart medications early in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) did not prevent the heart’s decline over five years.

• DMD progression found to vary greatly among patients

  In Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the age when symptoms start and how quickly they get worse can be very different from person to person.

• Social life the main challenge in shifting to adulthood with DMD, study finds

  Young adults with DMD want to live meaningful, independent adult lives, but face challenges in social participation.