Longitudinal data of neuropsychological profile in a cohort of duchenne muscular dystrophy boys without cognitive impairment

It has long been known that Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disorder leading not only to muscle wasting, but also often associated with neuropsychological difficulties, such as a non-progressive cognitive impairment [1,2], language involvement [3,4], and deficits in executive functions [5], with a negative impact on both academic skills [6-9] and psycho-social functioning.

Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - February 3, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: R Battini, S Lenzi, S Lucibello, D Chieffo, F. Moriconi, P. Cristofani, S. Bulgheroni, F. Cumbo, M. Pane, G. Baranello, P. Alfieri, G. Astrea, G. Cioni, S. Vicari, E. Mercuri Source Type: research