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A 10-year-old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) presents for a routine check-up.

A 10-year-old boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) presents for a routine check-up. He is still ambulatory but has been showing signs of muscle weakness. He has no known allergies or contraindications to medications. His family is keen to understand the best management options to maintain his mobility and quality of life.

Which of the following is the most appropriate first-line treatment to consider?

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