A caregiver’s guide to Duchenne muscular dystrophy


Genetic conditions
Early signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophyWhat parents need to know about the most common form of muscular dystrophy in children.
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Understanding Duchenne

Understanding the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Understanding the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

How the symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) change as a person grows from childhood into young adulthood.

What healthcare providers treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
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What healthcare providers treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

A who’s who of the different members of the interdisciplinary team that treats Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Parents and Caregivers

Duchenne muscular dystrophy and caregiver mental health
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy and caregiver mental health

If you are caring for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, it’s important to care for yourself.

Treatment

How can Duchenne muscular dystrophy be treated?
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How can Duchenne muscular dystrophy be treated?

Get an overview of the treatments for this common form of muscular dystrophy, including exon-skipping therapy.

Questions about Duchenne muscular dystrophy clinical trials
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Questions about Duchenne muscular dystrophy clinical trials

What to ask your child’s healthcare providers about new treatments and clinical trials for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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