Starting daily corticosteroids earlier in young children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) helps them move better, walk or run faster, and keep their muscles stronger than delaying treatment by about one year, underscoring the importance of early diagnosis for preserving motor function. These are findings from a Phase 3…
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Last Saturday, I lost a dear friend of mine, Timothy Chan, who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He passed away in the hospital in the morning, days after he had been admitted with a respiratory illness. The unexpected news from his parents shocked me, as I had caught up with…
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Patient-led nonprofit The Speak Foundation has announced the launch of the LGMD Centers of Excellence, a novel alliance of clinics dedicated to improving care for people affected by limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). “LGMD has historically faced significant barriers to therapeutic development due to fragmented care infrastructure and extremely…
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Everyone recognizes the blue and white signs featuring a figure in a wheelchair that adorn certain parking spots. I call him the wheelchair guy, and he allows me to park close to public building entrances. The sign is an international symbol of disability. Of course, many disabled people are able…
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This past winter in rural Nebraska was mild, with no real snow and only a handful of very cold weeks. But as it has gotten warmer and the grass starts turning green, I very much appreciate the arrival of spring. My children, who will be out of school for summer…
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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