One of the few things more difficult than treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy is having to deliver the news of the diagnosis to a patient family. Duchenne MD is the most severe form of muscular dystrophy and is typically diagnosed in childhood. The disease affects a protein that is important for keeping muscle fibers intact. In […]
A medical mystery unraveled, Addyson Staup is thriving
Addyson Staup has an appetite, and she likes most of the food her parents eat, in pureed form. She runs, she talks and she plays. At 21 months, she’s hitting developmental milestones. She’s a different child from the girl who not long ago was barely able to swallow or use her muscles. Addyson was in […]
