The impact of corticotherapy, nutrition, and sleep disorder upon the quality of life in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the second most common hereditary genetic disease in humans and has elevated mortality. DMD is an X-linked, life-limiting progressive muscle wasting disease found predominantly in boys and young men. One of the main treatments for DMD patients is corticosteroids. However, long-term use may cause important side effects, such as obesity, reduction in vitamin D, and osteoporosis. Sleep-disordered breathing is a common condition among patients with DMD, especially obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Source: Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research