Find out if it’s time to ask about your child’s symptoms — and if they could be a sign of Duchenne. Duchenne muscular dystrophy — sometimes referred to simply as Duchenne — is a genetic disorder that ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gene therapy for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in children from age 4 through 5 years of age. Pediatric patients who ...

Muscle tissue damage appears when muscular dystrophy is induced in a mouse model (middle). But when researchers block the function of two genes that drive unwanted mitochondrial pore formation (right) ...

Scotland’s NHS can now offer givinostat to ambulant children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, marking a step forward in care ...

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), is pleased to announce the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It’s being called a pioneering event that holds great promise for children who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. After decades of research, animal studies, and human trials, ...

A diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can come as a shock to parents and caregivers. Resources and support from family and friends can help you and your child navigate the diagnosis and ...

The life Chris and Mariesa built together in Cincinnati, where they moved for work 13 years ago, is a testament to their love ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) results from changes in the DMD gene. Children may inherit DMD gene changes from their parents or have spontaneous gene changes. The DMD gene tells the body how to ...

Your muscles need continuous maintenance to stay strong and healthy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) happens when there is a change in a person's genetic instructions that affects the production of ...