Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Synopsis: This briefing note seeks to ascertain the following in relation to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): • What are the symptoms of the condition? • Are there any statistics on survival rates? • How many people sufferer from DMD in NI, the UK and worldwide? • What are the current treatment options? • Is there any on-going research into the condition?

Session: 2012/2013

Date: 17 November 2011