Introduction to Becker Muscular Dystrophy
BMD was first described in 1956 and like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) it causes muscle weakness (usually in males) which progresses over time. It has a milder phenotype than DMD as there is some dystrophin still present in the muscles. It can also impact heart and respiratory muscles which can lead to life threatening issues.
Resources
October 2024
World Muscle Society 2024
Clinical Trial Readiness in a Rare and Underserved Disease: Learnings from Community Engagement and the Lived Experience in Becker Muscular Dystrophy (Becker)
