Among women who carry mutations that can cause Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) or Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), measures of heart health — important given that heart muscle damage is a key driver of death in most people with these…
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I recently read a New York Times article about stress. Whether you live with a disability or not, stress is a universal phenomenon. Life is full of stressful moments both large and small that can overwhelm the best of us. In the article, the author asks three questions designed…
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I know what you’re thinking: another awareness day. One more health observance to briefly acknowledge for 24 hours, then mindlessly scroll past once it’s over. But for ultra-rare neuromuscular conditions, awareness is everything. Disease-specific awareness days actually matter. They create exposure, support, belonging, hope, and collaboration that can have a…
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Dyne Therapeutics expects to report top-line data in early 2027 from its Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial testing zeleciment basivarsen (z-basivarsen), an experimental treatment for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). The company announced that enrollment is now complete for this key group of patients. If the results are positive,…
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Adults with muscular dystrophy (MD) in the U.S. report widespread gaps in sexual and reproductive healthcare, according to surveys and interviews. Such gaps included a lack of private clinical time, provider discomfort, and unaddressed concerns about fertility and relationships. At the same time, participants indicated a strong desire for…
Becoming educated and informed about muscular dystrophy is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for muscular dystrophy yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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