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We hope that this guide is helpful as you move through your journey of living with Duchenne. Always remember that there are advocacy groups, neuromuscular centres and teams, families and friends who are here to support you every step of the way. Reaching out is always the hardest, but the first step. You are not alone in this journey.
Reference List
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muscular dystrophy, part 1: diagnosis, and neuromuscular, rehabilitation, endocrine,
and gastrointestinal and nutritional management. Lancet Neurol. 2018;17(3):251-267.
doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(18)30024-3 - Birnkrant DJ, Bushby K, Bann CM, et al. Diagnosis and management of Duchenne
muscular dystrophy, part 2: Respiratory, cardiac, bone health, and orthopaedic
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muscular dystrophy, part 3: primary care, emergency management, psychosocial care,
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