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Publication: Comparing deflazacort and prednisone in Duchenne muscular dystrophy

This paper, published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases, explores the key similarities and differences between 2 corticosteroid treatments and their effectiveness when used in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

  • Compare key pharmacological features of deflazacort and prednisone, including mechanism of action, efficacy, and safety
  • Explore further differentiating features such as lipid solubility, pharmacokinetics, changes in gene expression profiles, and impact on glucose metabolism
  • Review a summary of data from clinical trials, prospective studies, meta-analyses, and post hoc analyses

Biggar WD, Skalsky A, McDonald CM. J Neuromuscul Dis. 2022;9(4):463–476

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