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.
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Children with DMD face challenges performing two tasks at once, study finds
Boys with DMD have a harder time doing two things at once than their peers without the disease, negatively affecting everyday life.
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How muscle strength and flexibility shift over time in boys with DMD
Muscle weakness in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) does not follow a simple decline, but has periods of stability before worsening.
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Study finds endogenous utrophin shows promise as treatment for DMD
Mice studies show that the activation of endogenous utrophin is a promising therapeutic strategy in alleviating DMD symptoms.
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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.
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New study shines light on DMD symptoms in women
A new study suggests that some female carriers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) mutations experience symptoms and complications.
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Death of teenager underscores risks of gene therapy treatments
A 16-year-old boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) died of acute liver failure several months after receiving Elevidys, a gene therapy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
