The burden, epidemiology, costs and treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: an evidence review

The burden, epidemiology, costs and treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy: an evidence review

Abstract Background Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rapidly progressive, lethal neuromuscular disorder, present from birth, which occurs almost exclusively in males. We have reviewed contemporary evidence of burden, epidemiology, illness costs and treatment patterns of DMD. This systematic re...

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Main Authors: S. Ryder, R. M. Leadley, N. Armstrong, M. Westwood, S. de Kock, T. Butt, M. Jain, J. Kleijnen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Duchenne
DMD
Epidemiology
Prevalence
Incidence
Burden
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-017-0631-3

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