[Review] Diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, part 3: primary care, emergency management, psychosocial care, and transitions of care across the lifespan

Improvements in the function, quality of life, and longevity of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have been achieved through a multidisciplinary approach to management across a range of health-care specialties. In part 3 of this update of the DMD care considerations, we focus on primary care, emergency management, psychosocial care, and transitions of care across the lifespan. Many primary care and emergency medicine clinicians are inexperienced at managing the complications of DMD.

Source: Lancet Neurology - January 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: David J Birnkrant, Katharine Bushby, Carla M Bann, Susan D Apkon, Angela Blackwell, Mary K Colvin, Linda Cripe, Adrienne R Herron, Annie Kennedy, Kathi Kinnett, James Naprawa, Garey Noritz, James Poysky, Natalie Street, Christina J Trout, David R Weber, L Tags: Review Source Type: research