Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive condition that causes muscles to get weaker over time. It mainly affects the muscles used for movement, breathing and heart function.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common type of muscular dystrophy, [3] with a median life expectancy of 27–31 years. [5][11] However, with comprehensive care, some individuals may live …

Jul 10, 2023 · Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is one of the most severe forms of inherited muscular dystrophies. It is the most common hereditary neuromuscular disease and does not exhibit …

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 chromosomes, …

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

6 days ago · WASHINGTON—DECEMBER 16, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today approved the addition of Duchenne Muscular …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common type of muscular dystrophy. It causes progressive muscle weakness and eventually leads to an inability to walk. It also can weaken the heart muscle …

Apr 18, 2013 · Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.

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 absence of the …

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) affects the muscles, leading to muscle wasting that gets worse over time. DMD occurs primarily in males, though in rare cases may affect females. The symptoms …