Summer vacation in the Midwest typically begins in mid-May, and kids return to school by mid-August. Here in Nebraska, that puts us halfway through summer break already. Like most moms, I’m feeling a mix of emotions: grief as I anticipate the end of these few precious weeks home with my…
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Researchers identified a unique protein signature in the bloodstreams of adults with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) that significantly differs from healthy individuals after exercise. “We propose that a subset of circulating proteins may be more indicative of disease progression and/or therapeutic efficacy than…
Summer is a great time to be outside, travel, attend neighborhood gatherings, and spend time with people you love. But those of us who live our adult lives with chronic illness face challenges in this season, as well as year-round. Still, there are many ways for us to enjoy…
Ifetroban, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals’ investigational oral therapy, improved heart function and reduced cardiac damage biomarkers in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to new trial data. These findings from the Phase 2 FIGHT DMD trial (NCT03340675) were presented at the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) annual…
Late afternoon sunlight drifts into the house, brightening the blue paint on the walls. The room feels cheery and welcoming. Wicker baskets hold soft blankets, pillows cushion the couch, and dogs are sleeping on the rugs. I love walking into this room, and every room, in my home, which I…
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.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your muscular dystrophy journey.
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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