Ill. Senate Democrats: Morrison to Improve Early Diagnosis of Fatal Pediatric Disease
March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - also known as DMD - is a rare disorder, but severe if not caught early enough to be treated. State Senator Julie Morrison introduced a bill that would require all newborns to be screened for DMD.
"Although rare, DMD is a devastating disease - often taking children from their parents around the age of 5," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). " . . .
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - also known as DMD - is a rare disorder, but severe if not caught early enough to be treated. State Senator Julie Morrison introduced a bill that would require all newborns to be screened for DMD.
"Although rare, DMD is a devastating disease - often taking children from their parents around the age of 5," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). " . . .