Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a condition that causes skeletal and heart muscle weakness that quickly gets worse with time. Symptoms usually begin by age 6.

DMD is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a mutation of the dystrophin gene, located on the short arm of the X chromosome (locus Xp21) …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive, genetic (X-linked recessive) neuromuscular disorder caused by mutations to the DMD gene, resulting in the dysfunction or …

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or DMD, is associated with the most severe clinical symptoms of all the muscular dystrophies. It is caused by a genetic mutation on one of the mother’s X …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that causes muscles to become weak and waste away. DMD is the most common and most severe …

Nov 4, 2025 · Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare muscle weakening disease that mostly affects boys. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and other parts of …

Those affected usually maintain the ability to be able to use their hands to hold and use eating and writing utensils. All children with DMD will have some degree of intellectual impairment, …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, progressive, and ultimately fatal disease of skeletal muscle wasting, respiratory insufficiency, and cardiomyopathy.

Feb 20, 2025 · Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscular weakness and mild intellectual disability.