Welcome to Take on Duchenne
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, progressive and rare genetic childhood muscle-wasting disease1–4 where achieving a timely diagnosis is critical to delay disease progression and maintain quality of life.
This website provides educational resources to support healthcare professionals recognise the early signs and symptoms of DMD, diagnose and help manage patients in clinical practice. Here you will also find support materials and resources for your practice and for your patients.
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GPs are a first point of contact for concerned parents and they can be a driving force behind a successful diagnostic journey
Birnkrant DJ, et al. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:445–455. Noritz GH, et al. Pediatrics. 2013;131:e2016–e2027.
Learn more: Hear Vladimir Kenis and Sergey Ryabykh discuss the crucial role of paediatric orthopaedists in the early diagnosis of children with suspected NMD/DMD
Hear Dr Sarah Acaster, Dr Erik Landfeldt and Dr Edicson Ruiz discuss the importance of quality of life in patients with DMD
Additional resources: DMD genetic mutations, genetic testing and FAQs
DMD eLearning modules: Understanding DMD genetic mutations and genetic testing
Clinical case study: Follow the diagnostic pathway of a real patient
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a progressive disease that presents in early childhood and requires an accurate and early diagnosis to avoid life-threatening complications
Birnkrant DJ, et al. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:251–267.
Follow the diagnostic pathway for a boy with delayed walking at 23 months
Follow the diagnostic pathway for a boy unable to babble or speak at 20 months
Watch the video to learn more about a typical day in the life of a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Listen to Dr Annemieke Aartsma-Rus's expert opinion on genetic diagnosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Expert insights: Dr Luca Bello's expert opinion on identifying the key signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common and severe forms of muscular dystrophy
National Institutes of Health. Muscular dystrophy. Available at: https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/factsheets/540 [last accessed November 2020]. Van Ruiten HJ, et al. Arch Dis Child. 2014;99:1074–1077.
Learn about a mother's account of family life after receiving a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis for her son
Expert insights: Dr Luca Bello's expert opinion on reaching a Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis from initial suspicion
Signs and symptoms: Recognising the early signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Learn what Duchenne muscular dystrophy is and how it progresses
Neuromuscular disorders: Learn about signs, symptoms and causes
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The most common forms in children, Duchenne and Becker, affect approximately 1 in every 5,600 to 7,700 males ages 5 to 24