Ryner Lai, MBBS

All articles by Ryner Lai, MBBS

• How to help a child with DMD make friends 

  The unique challenges associated with DMD means it may take extra effort to make friends.

• Case report: Gastric dilation in a teenager with DMD

  Gastrointestinal manifestations remain relatively overlooked in terms of possible symptoms of DMD.

• Telemedicine 101: Making the most of virtual visits for DMD care

  Virtual visits can make accessing care easier for many.

• Telerehabilitation is a useful and effective approach in DMD, study finds

  Telerehabilitation can expand the delivery and use of physical rehabilitation services in DMD.

• New findings indicate that DMD begins to effect muscle in utero

  A better grasp of the molecular mechanisms underpinning DMD may accelerate therapeutic development.

• How does Duchenne affect dental health?

  While it’s easy to push dental health to the sidelines, good dental hygiene is just as important for those with DMD.

• Long-term data indicates vamarolone is as effective as standard steroids, but safer

  A press release indicates that vamarolone may be as effective as the standard corticosteroids used for DMD, but with a better safety profile.

• Does DMD cause cataracts?

  Around 22% of patients taking steroids for DMD develop cataracts.

• Quantitative muscle ultrasound offers noninvasive method for monitoring DMD

  QMUS is a useful tool that correlates with some aspects of a patient’s functional capacity.

• Should parents get genetic testing after their child is diagnosed with DMD?

  A genetic counselor can work with you to understand what genetic testing the rest of your family may need.