Article
[Duchenne muscular dystrophy: current aspects and perspectives on treatment].
Revista de neurologia - 1 Jan 2000
López-Hernández L B, Vázquez-Cárdenas N A, Luna-Padrón E
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe neuromuscular disease of genetic origin that affects male children. It is characterized by progressive muscle deterioration which results in the patient becoming wheelchair-dependent until death from cardio-respiratory complications. A few years ago, DMD patients' life quality and expectancy were poor and treatment options limited;...
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