Boys across Scotland begin to receive ‘game-changing’ drug

Givinostat can ease progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Boys across Scotland diagnosed with a rare genetic muscle wasting disease have begun to receive a “game-changing” drug which could slow the devastating impacts of the condition.

Families have been campaigning for access to a treatment called Givinostat, which can ease progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy by months or even years.

STV News has been meeting two youngsters who live with Duchenne.

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