Ep. 58: New Hope in Fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that makes the muscles of the bodies of those affected get weaker over time. There's no known cure, but there are treatments, and researchers continue to learn more about how to prevent and treat it. In this episode, we discuss one specific type of genetic disorder: Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and learn about a new FDA-approved gene therapy that is bringing hope to families.Learn More Guests: Omer Abdul Hamid, MD, Neuromuscular Neurologist, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Rulla Starr, Neuromuscular Program Coordinator, Nemours Children's Hospital, FloridaHost/Producer: Carol VassarViews expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or management.  Subscribe, review or let your voice be heard at NemoursWellBeyond.org.