Muscular Dystrophies are a group of genetic conditions characterized by muscle weaknesses. They are genetic conditions and have different sub-categories depending on which area of muscle mass is ...

This quick alphabetical guide will help you feel more confident when talking about muscular dystrophy with your doctor and loved ones. Muscular dystrophy is the name for a group of genetic diseases ...

There is no cure for DMD, but treatments can slow the progression of the disease and help improve quality of life. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a chronic condition that causes a gradual loss ...

Your muscles need continuous maintenance to stay strong and healthy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) happens when there is a change in a person's genetic instructions that affects the production of ...

Muscle weakness in Duchenne muscular dystrophy can lead to symptoms related to mobility, coordination, posture, and breathing, as well as other health effects. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a ...

Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare inherited disorder that causes weakness in the eye and throat muscles. It may lead to drooping eyelids and swallowing difficulties. Muscular ...

Tracing the impact of a single protein, Piezo1, researchers found that restoring it in muscles affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy could improve their ability to heal efficiently. One protein, ...

LA JOLLA, CALIF. - Sept. 11, 2018 - Promoting repair of dystrophic muscles is a major goal in the treatment of muscular dystrophies but is complicated by the incomplete knowledge of the cellular and ...

The MDA's 75th anniversary conference highlights advancements in gene therapy, precision medicine, and patient-centered care for muscular dystrophy. Discussions focus on equitable access to ...

Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy are similar conditions caused by mutations in the same gene. However, Duchenne muscular dystrophy begins to cause symptoms at an earlier age, is more severe, and ...

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a debilitating genetic disorder that eventually leaves patients in a wheelchair. In a new study, researchers have found that an existing cancer drug shows promise ...