Tag: support groups for DMD

  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Definition and Description of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a severe type of muscular dystrophy characterized by rapid progression of muscle degeneration, ultimately leading to loss of mobility and muscle wasting. DMD primarily affects boys, with onset typically during early childhood, and is caused by mutations in the dystrophin…