Introduction Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder caused
by mutations in the dystrophin (DMD) gene. Most patients die from respiratory failure or …

This review aims to explain the inevitable imbalance between respiratory load, drive, and
muscular force that occurs in the natural aging of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and that …

Purpose Despite poor sleep quality being recognised in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,
reports from milder forms of Muscular Dystrophy (MD), and accompanied associations with …

Background: Individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have increased risk of
obesity from prolonged glucocorticoid use and progressive muscle weakness. Over 50 …

Children with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) may experience a spectrum of nutritional
issues with adverse health consequences. This review summarizes the current …

Genetic advances in the past three decades have transformed our understanding and
treatment of many human diseases including neurogenetic disorders. Most neurogenetic …

Purpose The purpose of this study was: 1) To compare Resting energy expenditure (REE) in
adult males with Becker's Muscular Dystrophy (BeMD, n= 21, 39±12 years) and healthy …

Abstract The French Society of Pediatric Neurology and the FILNEMUS network created a
working group on corticosteroid therapy in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in …

Objectives Sleep health in rare disease is often overlooked due to the complex nature of the
disease. For males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, sleep assessment is typically …

Objective To investigate the dietary nutrient intake and the nutritional status of children with
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and to explore the correlation between them, so as to …