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May 23, 2024 News by Marisa Wexler, MS

Study highlights psychological, social challenges of having DMD

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can make it harder to engage in social activities, and patients often experience grief and frustration over lost function. Family, however, can be an invaluable source of support to help overcome the challenges of the disease. That’s according to a study, “‘You…

March 22, 2021 Columns by Hawken Miller

What Having Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Feels Like

If you are familiar with the disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy, it’s easy to tell if someone has it. Enlarged calves, a waddling gait, the use of a wheelchair, and in some cases, a puffy face due to steroid use are all visual cues…

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