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Currently, there is no cure for muscular dystrophy. Researchers continue to look into the possibility of gene therapy, which would stop the progression of the disease in people who have the genetic mutations that cause the various types of muscular dystrophy. In the meantime, treatment like physical therapy, medications, and assistive devices help to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for those with muscular dystrophy.
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