Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD ... Conventional drug treatments, such as steroids, combined with physical therapy remain the standard course of treatment despite merely delaying disease progression.

Developed by Sarepta Therapeutics, Elevidys is a one-time, intravenous treatment that uses adeno-associated virus (AAV) ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle ... that change how the muscle cells “read” the mutated gene, physical therapy or surgery to correct spinal curvature, Hesterlee said.

A number of strategies can help to ensure adequate joint care to best manage joint pain and stiffness in Duchenne muscular ...

CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular ...

Sixty-four cases of muscular dystrophy were diagnosed according ... One boy who was also receiving physical therapy with androstenolone had marked increases in strength and vital capacity.

Sarepta Therapeutics has followed through on its promise to file for accelerated approval of its gene therapy SRP-9001 for Duchenne muscular dystrophy ... measures of physical ability, although ...

Finally, their physical therapist recommended creatine kinase ... chief research officer of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Elevidys works by delivering a shortened dystrophin gene, called ...

While there is no cure for BMD, there are treatment options including occupational and physical therapy, foot and ankle braces, and wheelchairs. Children with Becker muscular dystrophy may start ...

Amber Sapp, a St. Petersburg resident, is a physical therapist and mom to 18-year-old Garrett, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [ Sapp family ] “You’re just an over-protective ...