Sentences with phrase «cure duchenne»

«I'm not sure if we will ever cure Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but I'm very hopeful that someday in the future, we will have new therapies that correct the ability of muscle stem cells to repair the muscles of afflicted patients and turn this devastating, lethal disease into a chronic but manageable condition.»

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Although there is not yet a cure for Duchenne or Becker, there are accepted treatments and therapies that can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Working in dystrophic mice while searching for a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), Dr. Huard's laboratory team first identified a unique population of muscle - derived stem cells with the ability to repair muscle 8 years ago.
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