Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) announced it is updating its global registry with a new, user-friendly app intended to empower people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and their families to become more informed and engaged. Created by Thread, a company that specializes in remote and decentralized patient…
To address the need in precision medicine for human biological specimens, CureDuchenne is creating a biobank to provide Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) researchers with a collection of blood and skin tissue samples. The overarching goal is to use the biorepository to fuel and advance DMD research. The CureDuchenne Biobank…
Dyne Therapeutics announced that it has joined in supporting an ongoing global and observational natural history study to better inform the development of treatments for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The company’s support — the amount was not disclosed — will help to bring new sites across Europe into…
Expanding certification of clinics that provide optimal Duchenne muscular dystrophy care, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) has announced its first Adult Certified Duchenne Care Center. An extension of the nonprofit’s five-year-old, 26-member Certified Duchenne Care Center Program (CDCCP), the neuromuscular clinic at University of Missouri Health…
To help families find the ideal equipment at every stage of need for those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), CureDuchenne launched on its website a comprehensive and interactive guide. Presenting the latest offerings together in one place, the digital Durable Medical Equipment Guide (DME) is meant to reduce frustration…
As part of an effort to heighten awareness of its work in research, treatment and care — as well as to raise funds — the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has proclaimed September MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month. The launch dovetails with World Duchenne Awareness Day, observed annually…
Online forums have markedly altered how patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals communicate and connect. Even when miles apart, individuals can establish supportive relationships, share experiences and information, and sometimes simply vent. BioNews Services, a leading online health, science and research publication company, has been rolling out its…
The nonprofit CureDuchenne has chosen veteran advocacy leader Erin Frey to become its first director of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) advancement efforts. In her official capacity as senior director of advocacy, Frey is charged with establishing relationships that promote CureDuchenne’s outreach, and connect Duchenne families and other…
Jiffy Lube has launched its 8th annual Muscle Up! campaign, which supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Summer Camp program as well as research and family services. Throughout August, Jiffy Lube patrons at participating service centers nationwide are encouraged to donate at least $3 to…
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR), Virginia, has been named Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy’s (PPMD) 26th Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC). PPMD’s program, established in 2014, recognizes facilities with outstanding neuromuscular programs providing comprehensive care with recognized standards to all living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a multi-systemic…
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