Assessing the Benefits and Harms Associated with Early Diagnosis from the Perspective of Parents with Multiple Children Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

• Main Authors: Oindrila Bhattacharyya (Author), Nicola B. Campoamor (Author), Niki Armstrong (Author), Megan Freed (Author), Rachel Schrader (Author), Norah L. Crossnohere (Author), John F. P. Bridges (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosed in childhood. Limited newborn screening in the US often delays diagnosis. With multiple FDA-approved therapies, early diagnosis is crucial for timely treatment but may entail other benefits and harms. Using a community-base...