Study could herald new treatment for muscular dystrophy

New research has shown that the corticosteroid deflazacort is a safe and effective treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The findings could pave the way for first U.S.-approved treatment for the disease. “Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients have limited treatment options and a desperate need for effective therapies,” said Robert Griggs, M.D., lead author of the study. “This […]

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