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    Current Drugs For Treating Duchenne

    Approved Treatments

    Approved Treatments

    Ataluren and Raxone are drugs used for treatment for DMD in the UK. Eteplirsen is used for treatment in the USA. Read more

    Published: 12th November, 2019

    Updated: 24th June, 2020

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    Steroids

    Steroids

    Steroids are an important treatment for DMD but they need to be carefully managed by your doctor Read more

    Published: 1st March, 2016

    Updated: 20th February, 2020

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    Cardiac Care

    Cardiac Care

    The heart muscle weakens as Duchenne progresses but there are treatments that can help with this. Read more

    Published: 1st March, 2016

    Updated: 3rd May, 2016

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    Bone Care

    Bone Care

    Bone health is important for boys with Duchenne. Long term use of steroids can affect bone density and it's important for your doctors to monitor this. Read more

    Published: 3rd March, 2016

    Updated: 3rd May, 2016

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    DMD Hub

    Expanding Clinical trial capacity Read more

    Published: 1st March, 2015

    Updated: 26th June, 2019

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    Attend our FREE Information Days

    Please join us at our free Patient Information Day Read more

    Published: 27th July, 2017

    Updated: 13th October, 2020

    Author: Nick Crossley

    Comments: 1

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    Impact Report 2020

    Impact Report 2020

    Despite the challenges of 2020, Duchenne UK has achieved much and we hope you find the impact report that we are releasing today, uplifting. Thank you for your support and we wish you a safe and bright 2021. Read more

    Published: 23rd December, 2020

    Author: Nick Crossley

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