Reviewing the Treatment Landscape for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy NeuroFrontiers

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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: Kay Davies, PhD, DBE FMedSci FRS



Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive loss of muscle, and it primarily occurs in young boys. And since there’s currently no cure, recent therapeutic advancements are aimed at improving symptoms and patient’s quality of life. Dive in to review the therapeutic landscape with Dr. Charles Turck as he’s joined by Dr. Kay Davies, who’sDr Lee's Professor of Anatomy Emeritus at the University of Oxford.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: Kay Davies, PhD, DBE FMedSci FRS



Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive loss of muscle, and it primarily occurs in young boys. And since there’s currently no cure, recent therapeutic advancements are aimed at improving symptoms and patient’s quality of life. Dive in to review the therapeutic landscape with Dr. Charles Turck as he’s joined by Dr. Kay Davies, who’sDr Lee's Professor of Anatomy Emeritus at the University of Oxford.

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