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.
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Novel gene variants shed light on muscular dystrophy diagnosis
Researchers identified two previously unreported mutations in the Dystrophin gene, providing new insights into muscular dystrophy.
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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.
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Study identified differences in DMD treatment across ethnicities
Patients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds with DMD received different treatments and had varying health care costs.
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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.
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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.
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Review details safety and efficacy of current DMD treatments
A recent review article explores the expanding therapeutic landscape for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
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Study: Independence is out of reach for many adults with DMD
Many individuals with DMD/BMD need assistance with daily living and employment as they transition into adulthood.
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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.
