Myology 2005 - Thursday, May 12th - Parallel
symposia "Pharmacological prospects in neuromuscular disorders
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CAN THERE BE A CONSENSUS ON THE USE OF CORTICOSTEROIDS IN DUCHENNE MUSCULAR
DYSTROPHY ?
The use of corticosteroids in Duchenne muscular dystrophy has a long and
chequered history. Despite the fact that corticosteroids are the only group of
drugs which improves muscle strength in DMD, there remains a lack of consistency
in their use. Recent reviews of the use of corticosteroids from the Cochrane
library, the AAN and the ENMC have highlighted ways forward to use
corticosteroids safely and consistently and developed plans for future
trials.
