Myology 2005 - Thursday, May 12th - Parallel symposia "Pharmacological prospects in neuromuscular disorders "  

 

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.