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    Families Experience Continued Delay in Getting a Diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

    Researchers found that it takes 2.2 years for families without a family history of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to receive a diagnosis of DMD.

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    Tool for Parents Helps Address Concerns

    A tool to help parents concerned about their child’s physical development.

    Last Reviewed: October 17, 2022
    Source:  National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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