Early developmental milestones in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Paula van DommelenOisín van DijkJeroen A de WildePaul H Verkerk

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2020)

We found delays in the attainment of motor and non-motor milestones in young males with DMD compared to the control group. Such delays were already evident a few months after birth. Developmental milestones that show a delay in attainment have the potential to aid the earlier diagnosis of DMD.

Keyphrases

duchenne muscular dystrophy
muscular dystrophy
middle aged
gestational age
human health
risk assessment
preterm birth