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All articles and blog posts tagged #care.

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Side-by-side anatomical diagram of a normal heart and a heart with dilated cardiomyopathy, showing the enlarged left ventricle and thinned wall typical of Duchenne-associated heart disease.

Blog May 19, 2026

Heart Care in Duchenne: Why Monitoring Starts Early

DMD cardiomyopathy is now the leading cause of death in Duchenne. Early heart monitoring and cardio-protective therapy are core to current standards of care.

#cardiac #care #monitoring #standards-of-care

Wheelchair pictogram, representing mobility transitions into adulthood with DMD.

Blog April 5, 2026

DMD Transition to Adulthood: Planning Ahead

Dmd transition to adulthood covers adult care, independence, assistive technology, education, work, and identity.

#adulthood #transition #care

Anatomical illustration of the human brain and skull, marking the mental-health focus of this post.

Blog March 29, 2026

Mental Health Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Guide

Mental health in Duchenne muscular dystrophy care: patients, parents, siblings, anxiety, depression, behavior, and caregiver strain.

#mental-health #families #care

Anatomical illustration of skeletal muscle, the tissue at the center of DMD care.

Blog March 15, 2026

DMD Standards of Care: What Good Care Includes

Dmd standards of care include coordinated neuromuscular, heart, lung, rehab, bone, nutrition, and psychosocial support.

#care #standards #families

Chemical structure of prednisone, a corticosteroid commonly used in DMD care.

Blog February 8, 2026

Corticosteroids in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Corticosteroids in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: evidence on benefits, side effects, and the treatment questions families can bring to clinicians.

#treatments #steroids #care