Improved patient survival, aligned with advances in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, means renewed focus on quality of life for patients with DMD. Aligned to this, the 2018 international Duchenne Care Considerations address the needs of patients with prolonged survival, and provide guidance on advances in assessments and interventions.1–3

PTC have developed these focused, two-page DMD Care Considerations summaries to provide you with a digestible overview of the 2018 international guidelines.

Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Part 1 Diagnosis, and neuromuscular, rehabilitation, endocrine, and gastrointestinal and nutritional management.

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Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Part 2: Respiratory, cardiac, bone health and orthopaedic management.

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Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Part 3: Primary care, emergency management, psychosocial care, and transitions of care across the lifespan.

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References

1. Birnkrant DJ, et al. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:251–267.
2. Birnkrant DJ, et al. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:347–361.
3. Birnkrant DJ, et al. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:445–455.

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