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Coordinated care can include rehabilitation, cardiac and respiratory monitoring, nutrition and bone health support, and medication.
What families should know
Corticosteroid-based treatments and certain gene- or mutation-directed therapies may be options for some individuals. Approvals, restrictions and safety warnings change; verify current information with specialists and the FDA.
Medical notice: This information is educational and is not individualized medical advice. Consult a neuromuscular specialist.
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