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Early Diagnosis and Intervention in DMD - Patient #3
Activity Snapshot
Activity Type:
Print/PDF
Release Date:
Friday, May 1, 2020
Sponsor Information:
Supported in part by an independent educational grant from PTC Therapeutics
Faculty
Aravindhan Veerapandiyan, MD
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Activity Overview:
This case study will explore early diagnosis and intervention in DMD in patient #3 (9-year-old male). The focus of this case study is DMD delayed diagnosis, declined steroid treatment.
Learning Objectives:
- Educate providers (pediatricians, family physicians, general neurologists) about the importance of early intervention in patients with DMD
- The case study will examine two scenarios showing the impact of early treatment on clinical outcomes
- A patient who received standard of care soon after symptom onset
- A patient who faced diagnostic and/or treatment delays
