Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    May 2016 in “ Cochrane library ”
    Emma Matthews, Ruth Brassington, Thierry Küntzer … Adnan Y. Manzur
    Studysummary This review concluded that corticosteroids improve muscle strength and function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy over short-term periods, but evidence on prolonging walking ability remains insufficient, and side effects are common.
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