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ArticleJournal of neuromuscular diseases2024

The Early Care (0-3 Years) In Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Meeting Report.

Niki Armstrong, Susan Apkon, Kiera N Berggren, Catherine Braun, Emma Ciafaloni, Anne Connolly, Annie Kennedy, Nancy Kuntz, Katherine Mathews, Michelle McGuire and 4 more

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Article in Journal of neuromuscular diseases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 21% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Under Three Years of Age.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 11 institutions in 1 country.

Niki ArmstrongParent Project Muscular Dystrophy, Washington, DC, USA.
Susan ApkonChildren's Hospital Colorado/University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
Kiera N BerggrenDepartment of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Catherine BraunUniversity of Virginia Children's Hospital, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Emma CiafaloniUniversity of Rochester, , Rochester, NY, USA.
Anne ConnollyNationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
Annie KennedyEveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases, Washington, DC, USA.
Nancy KuntzAnn & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
Katherine MathewsStead Family Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa, , Iowa City, IA, USA.
Michelle McGuireCincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Richard ParadHarvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
Mena ScavinaNemours Children's Hospital-Delaware, Wilmington, DE, USA.
Rebecca J ScharfUniversity of Virginia Children's Hospital, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Megan WaldropNationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.
Nationwide Children's Hospital · USUniversity of Virginia Children's Hospital · USBrigham and Women's Hospital · USChildren's Hospital Colorado · USCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · USGTx (United States) · USLurie Children's Hospital · USParent Project Muscular Dystrophy · USUniversity of Iowa · USUniversity of Rochester · USVirginia Commonwealth University · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This report summarizes the key discussions from the "Early Care (0-3 years) in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy" meeting, which aimed to address the challenges and opportunities in the diagnosis and care of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and female carriers within the 0-3-year age group. Methods: The meeting brought together experts and healthcare providers who shared insights, discussed advancements in DMD care, and identified research needs. Presentations covered diagnostic challenges, approved therapies, clinical trials, identification of young female carriers, and the importance of clinical care and support for families. Results: The meeting highlighted the importance of timely diagnosis and the lack of evidence-based guidelines for the care of children with DMD aged 0-3 years. Diagnostic challenges were discussed, including delays in receiving a DMD diagnosis and disparities based on ethnicity. The potential benefits and process of newborn screening were addressed.Approved therapeutic interventions, such as corticosteroids and exon-skipping drugs, were explored, with studies indicating the potential benefits of early initiation of corticosteroid therapy and the safety of exon-skipping drugs in DMD. Clinical trials involving infants and young boys were discussed, focusing on drugs like ataluren, vamorolone, and gene therapies.The meeting emphasized the importance of clinical care and support for families, including comprehensive information provision, early intervention services, and individualized support. The identification and care of young female carriers were also addressed. Conclusion: The meeting provided a platform for experts and healthcare providers to discuss and identify key aspects of early care for children with DMD aged 0-3 years. The meeting emphasized the need for early diagnosis, evidence-based guidelines, and comprehensive care and support for affected children and their families. Further research, collaboration, and the development of consensus guidelines are needed to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes in this population.

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Muscular Dystrophy, DuchenneAdrenal Cortex HormonesChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleNeonatal ScreeningAdrenal Cortex HormonesDuchenne muscular dystrophygenetic carrier screeninggenetic counselinggenetic testingneurodevelopmental disordersneuromuscular diseases –diagnosisnewborn screeningpatient care managementtherapeutics

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PMCPMC10977386
OpenAlexW4390618963

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