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Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy

This genetic disorders:** known as Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy, can be Discussed here.

Persons finding themselves or loved ones depressed because of Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy, related: Muscular dystrophy Duchenne and Becker type may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.

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Risk factors for Duchenne muscular dystrophy identified. A new study suggests that more people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy could live longer by identifying and more aggressively treating patients with certain risk factors. Source 1a.

Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy Health & Special Psychology

Scientists slow progression of fatal form of muscular dystrophy. Researchers report that a new drug reduces fibrosis (Scarring) and prevents loss of muscle function in an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Source 6s.

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New research insights hold promise for kids with DMD. Prednisone, the current standard of care used to treat kids with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), reduces chronic inflammation but has harsh side effects. Eplerenone, a heart failure drug, is used in older patients to treat cardiomyopathy, a leading cause of mortality for people with DMD. A new medicine under development appears to combine the beneficial effects of these drugs for the heart and muscle while also showing improved safety in experimental models. Source 5a.