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Opinion|Videos|July 17, 2024

Multidisciplinary Care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Author(s)Emma Ciafaloni, MD

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, addresses the important role of multidisciplinary care in the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Episodes in this series

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 1 Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 2 Communication of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis and Coordination of Care

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 3 Current and Emerging Treatment Options and Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 4 Gene Therapy for Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 5 Targeting Pathways Downstream of Dystrophin: Vamorolone and Givinostat in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 6 Improvement in Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Recent Years

Emma Ciafaloni, MD, an expert on Duchenne muscular dystrophy

EP. 7 Multidisciplinary Care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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