title: Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
abstract: It's the most common form of muscular dystrophy to present in children, and it often takes their life in young adulthood. But thanks to a better understanding of this disease, these patients can have improved, and sometimes longer, lives. Learn how to manage the complications patients may face as they get older.
authors.forename: Terri
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Metules
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D020388:Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*