Is endocrine surveillance important in the care of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Results from a national survey to patients and families on endocrine complications

Is endocrine surveillance important in the care of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Results from a national survey to patients and families on endocrine complications

Glucocorticoids are standard of care for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Although prolonged exposure is associated with multiple endocrine side effects, current guidelines related to monitoring and management of endocrinopathies are suboptimal. We aim to explore community perception...

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Main Authors: Despoina Galetaki, Vivian Szymczuk, Melody Shi, Nadia Merchant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-09-01
Series:eNeurologicalSci
Subjects:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Endocrine
Obesity
Growth
Adrenal insufficiency
Puberty
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405650224000200
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