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If you are a healthcare professional interested in learning more about neuromuscular disorders, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has developed an e-learning module on identifying neuromuscular disorders.

There are summaries of the 2018 International Duchenne Care Considerations, videos from experts, infographics, publications and case studies to help you further improve your knowledge on Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

References

1. Birnkrant DJ, et al. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:251–267.
2. National Task Force for Early Identification of Childhood Neuromuscular Disorders. Guide for primary care providers. Available at: https://childmuscleweakness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PrimaryCareProviderPacket.pdf [last accessed November 2020].

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Children demonstrating red flag signs and symptoms such as significant development delay could have Duchenne  muscular dystrophy

References

Birnkrant DJ, et al. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17:251–267. National Task Force for Early Identification of Childhood Neuromuscular Disorders. Guide for primary care providers. Available at: https://childmuscleweakness.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PrimaryCareProviderPacket.pdf [last accessed November 2020].
 

RCPCH e-Learning module: Recognising neuromuscular disorders

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HCP resources: International Duchenne Care Considerations

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Expert insights: Listen to Dr Luca Bello's expert opinion on reaching a diagnosis and managing Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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HCP resources: Duchenne muscular dystrophy materials for your practice

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Publications: Read some of the latest scientific and clinical research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Genetic counselling offers many benefits for families living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

References

Helderman-van den Enden AT, et al. Clin Genet. 2011;79:236–242

Listen to Dr Annemieke Aartsma-Rus's expert opinion on genetic diagnosis in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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