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.
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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.
