Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
- Corticosteroid therapy slows functional decline
- Gene/exon-directed therapy applies to selected genotypes
- Cardiac protection and respiratory support are essential
- Physical therapy prevents contractures
- Bone health needs active monitoring
- Multidisciplinary care changes survival more than one drug
Use at a glance
- Corticosteroid therapy slows functional decline
Treatment options
- Physical therapy prevents contractures
- Multidisciplinary care changes survival more than one drug
Choosing treatment
- Gene/exon-directed therapy applies to selected genotypes
Monitoring / follow-up
- Cardiac protection and respiratory support are essential
- Bone health needs active monitoring
Self-check
- What is needed for Bone health in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)?
active monitoring.
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