Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common type ... It was the first targeted treatment for this type of mutation and has been shown to help increase the production of dystrophin.
Muscular dystrophy is caused by defects in certain genes, with type determined by the abnormal gene. In 1986, researchers discovered the gene that, when defective or flawed, causes Duchenne ...
Altruism values for treatments of rare, severe pediatric diseases have not been estimated. This study found the altruism value for a hypothetical new Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment to be $80 ...
While current treatments can extend patients’ lifespans, their high cost and limited efficacy underscore the urgent need for broader therapeutic approaches. “This research highlights the ...