Posts by: Catarina Silva, MSc

Catarina Silva, MSc

With over three years of experience in the medical communications business, Catarina holds a BSc. in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc. in Neurosciences. Apart from writing, she has been involved in patient-oriented translational and clinical research.

April 23, 2018February 20, 2021

#AAN2018 – Early Data Supports Golodirsen in DMD Patients Amenable to Exon 53 Skipping

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A potential next-generation therapy, golodirsen (SRP-4053) facilitates and increases dystrophin production in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients, an interim analysis of a Phase 1/2 trial being presented at the 2018 American Academy ... Read more

February 26, 2018June 21, 2019

Stem Cell Therapy Improved Duchenne MD Patients’ Heart Disease, Study Shows

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A stem cell therapy improved the heart function, walking capacity and survival of mice with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a study reports. The treatment involves what scientists call cardiosphere-derived cells, or CDCs. ... Read more

December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

Long-term Glucocorticoid Therapy in Duchenne Cuts Death Risk by 50% or More, Study Suggests

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Researchers found that giving Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients glucocorticoid therapy keeps them mobile for a longer period of time and reduces their risk of dying. Their study, “Long-term effects ... Read more

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017

Muscular Dystrophy Association Awards 13 Research Grants Totaling $3.5 Million

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•The Muscular Dystrophy Association has awarded 13 grants totaling $3.5 million to researchers working on treatments for neuromuscular diseases such as MD and ALS, studies that identify the diseases’ causes, or ... Read more

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

Molecules Identified That Target Gene Known to Cause FSHD in Study

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Research into molecules that appear to target the gene known to cause facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) may lead to a treatment able to slow disease progression, a study reports. The study, ... Read more