Leonardo Jaimes, MD

All articles by Leonardo Jaimes, MD

• New study examines physical activity in boys with DMD

  Non-ambulatory boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have concerningly low levels of physical activity, a new study found.

• Muscular Dystrophy Association president retires

  Donald S. Wood has retired from the Muscular Dystrophy Association, an organization dedicated to helping individuals with conditions like DMD.

• Scoliosis-correcting surgery could improve survival in DMD

  Scoliosis-correcting surgery may prolong survival in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to study.

• Case study examines nighttime ventilation in patients with both DMD and autism

  A recent case study shows the challenges of initiating non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with DMD and neurocognitive comorbidities.

• Families and care teams face obstacles to shared decision-making in DMD

  The lack of clear information combined with the limited treatments for DMD impact shared decision making between families and providers.

• Parents of children with DMD experience moderate posttraumatic growth

  Parents of patients with DMD exhibit some positive psychological and emotional growth, but would benefit from better support systems.

• Walking associated with better cardiac function in DMD

  Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who can walk beyond the age of 12 appear to have better cardiac function during adulthood.

• Patients with DMD may be at higher risk of bone fractures

  Patients with DMD were shown to more frequently experience bone fractures than those without DMD.