It can cause neurological and behavioral problems. However, people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy show more severe neurological symptoms. People with BMD may also have learning disabilities.

DMD was first described by French neurologist Guillaume Benjamin Amand Duchenne in the 1860s. However, until the 1980s, ...

Learning life skills to handle Duchenne muscular dystrophy can include health management, working with caregivers, and ...

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: diagnosis, clinical development and global researchMuscular dystrophy refers to a group of rare, genetic, progressive diseases that primarily affect the body’s muscles, ...

Considering taking supplements to treat muscular dystrophy? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of muscular dystrophy. Follow the links to read common ...

When actor Eric Dane revealed his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the world took notice. Novant Health ...

DMD treatment KER-065 showed a good safety profile in a Phase 1 clinical trial with no serious side effects seen in healthy ...

Two dose levels of a single-administration gene therapy were well-tolerated and led to functional improvements in ambulatory ...

About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy DMD is a progressive neuromuscular ... 4, 5-7 The disease primarily affects boys, with symptoms usually first seen between two and five years of age.

A major trial of a promising gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy has fallen short, but researchers say the lessons learned could pave the way for better, more effective treatments.