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Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy: assistive technology and preparing for employment
BMJ 2020; 368 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m758 (Published 28 February 2020) Cite this as: BMJ 2020;368:m758
- Andrew O Frank, retired consultant physician in rehabilitation medicine
- Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow HA1 3UJ, UK
- andrew.frank1{at}btinternet.com
Fox and colleagues discuss Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and its management.1 They correctly report that most people with DMD live well into adulthood and that some will be able to gain employment. This needs to be prepared for by talking to the parents about helping their child develop self-confidence and social skills, …
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