[Comment] Evidence-based care in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severely progressive X-linked recessive neuromuscular disorder. It is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene that result in absent or insufficient functional dystrophin protein, and manifests as progressive muscle degeneration and weakness with symptom onset between ages 3 and 5 years. The disease primarily affects boys and men, but in rare cases it can affect girls and women. Prevalence of DMD has been reported as one case per 5000 –6000 live male births.
Source: Lancet Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Comment Source Type: research