For DMD caregivers and people with Duchenne, knowing the early signs and next steps can improve self-care and help manage a ...

Self-care for DMD caregivers involves coping with stress by creating a routine and connecting with professionals and support ...

Researchers, physicians, families and affected patients view Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) as a neuromuscular condition. Children are diagnosed during the first years of life because they have ...

Activities of daily life, education, and employment were areas of difficulty in the transition to adulthood for patients with ...

The results suggest that prolonging ambulation may not adversely impact cardiac function in adulthood for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). An analysis revealed global trends and ...

Francisco and Emerald Vargas say their homebound sons dream of seeing the world outside of doctor’s visits and school.

MDH says early identification and treatment is key to slowing the progression of symptoms as well as extending and improving ...

A 12-year-old boy with a severe form of muscular dystrophy has said it is "cruel" that a new drug is not being made available ...

MDH says early identification and treatment are crucial to slowing the progression of symptoms, as well as improving the quality of children’s lives.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscle weakness and intellectual disability. DMD is an inherited (passed down) disorder. The condition is linked ...