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A member asked:
Both of my sons are sick with duchenne muscular dystrophy. is there a cure?
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Not yet: Physical therapy and low dose steroids is all we have at the moment except some experimental studies.
Answered 5/13/2014
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Unfortunately no: Unfortunately there is no cure at this time. A great deal of research is taking place regarding treatment.
Answered 6/30/2015
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