A mutation in the gene that causes cystic fibrosisThe thickening and scarring of connective tissue. may accelerate heart function decline in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to alterations of a protein called dystrophin that keeps muscle cells intact., a new study by UT Southwestern researchers suggests. The findings, published online recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association , could help doctors develop new strategies […]
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