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Theres no proper known cure for DMD, but its treatment is based on making the signs n symptoms better, however the choice of treatments are steroids Prednisol and Transplantation of Embryonic Stem Cells.
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Dr. Malik! ** 7/2/09 ** Link added below showing new treatment for DMD.
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Famous people with duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects males. Due to the severity of the condition, there are no famous individuals known to have had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
What is the missing molecule in Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
The missing molecule in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is dystrophin, which is a protein that helps maintain the structure and function of muscle cells. In individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, mutations in the DMD gene lead to a deficiency or absence of dystrophin protein.
Who found Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy was first described by the French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne in 1861. He conducted extensive studies on the disease, leading to its eponymous designation.
Is muscular dystrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy the same?
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakening and wasting, while Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a specific type of muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. DMD is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, typically affecting boys and leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of function.
How many people have duchenne muscular dystrophy disease?
It is estimated that approximately 1 in every 3,500 to 5,000 boys are born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy worldwide. The exact number of individuals with this disease can vary by region and population.
Any treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients?
No, there is ABSOLUTELY no cure for DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) in my knowledge.
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy chromosomal?
Yes!
The form of muscular dystrophy in which survival is rarely beyond the late twenties?
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
What is the most common and most severe type of muscular dystrophy in children?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Famous people with duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects males. Due to the severity of the condition, there are no famous individuals known to have had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
What is the missing molecule in Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
The missing molecule in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is dystrophin, which is a protein that helps maintain the structure and function of muscle cells. In individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, mutations in the DMD gene lead to a deficiency or absence of dystrophin protein.
Which type of muscular dystrophy is X-linked?
Duchenne
What is an important congential muscular disease that results in the degeneration of the skeletal muscles by young adulthood called?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Who found Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy was first described by the French neurologist Guillaume Duchenne in 1861. He conducted extensive studies on the disease, leading to its eponymous designation.
What ethnic group is mostly affected by duchenne muscular dystrophy?
yes
Is duchenne muscular syndrome dominant or recessive?
It is a recessive X linked form of muscular dystrophy
Is muscular dystrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy the same?
Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakening and wasting, while Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a specific type of muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. DMD is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, typically affecting boys and leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of function.
