A Napa Valley fundraiser in Newport Beach, California, earlier this month attracted more than 400 people and raised at least $1 million for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) research. The Napa in Newport wine auction on March 4 supported the mission of the nonprofit group CureDuchenne — to improve the lives…
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The balance of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who are moving becomes worse as the disease progresses, suggesting that balanced-focused interventions may improve the children’s ability to handle everyday tasks. The study, by researchers at Hacettepe University in Turkey, noted that Duchenne progresses differently in different children. That suggests…
Catabasis Pharmaceuticals will present results from Part B of the MoveDMD trial of edasalonexent (CAT-1004) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). According to a press release, the presentation, “MoveDMD: Phase 1/2 trial of Edasalonexent, an NF-kB Inhibitor, in 4- to 7-Year-Old Patients with Duchenne Muscular…
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has awarded $7 million in grants to 29 top researchers for projects it says will potentially make a big impact on muscular dystrophy and other life-threatening diseases. The investment reflects the nonprofit organization’s plan to double spending on drug development and clinical trials by 2020. Each year,…
A new article reviewing the effect of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) on heart function has been published in the Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases. The article titled “Cardiac Involvement Classification and Therapeutic Management in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” proposes a classification for the effect of the disease on the heart and outlines the therapeutic management techniques against heart failure.
Bone health varies greatly among patients with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), according to the results of a small group study, and tests for strength and functionality may identify those with higher risks for decreased bone health. The study “Bone Health in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy: A Cross-Sectional Study” was published…
Administration of Inspra (eplerenone) to young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) improves their heart function and stabilizes it in older boys, a recent study shows. The study “Eplerenone for early cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: results of a two-year open-label extension trial” was published in the Orphanet…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledged the filing over protest of PTC Therapeutics’ new drug application (NDA) for Translarna (ataluren) for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (nmDMD). The FDA granted Translarna standard review and assigned a target date of Oct. 24, 2017…
The natural sugar fructose, commonly found in fruits and vegetables, may improve a type of treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), according to researchers. The study, “Fructose Promotes Uptake and Activity of Oligonucleotides With Different Chemistries in a Context-dependent Manner in mdx Mice,” was published in the journal Molecular…
Tens of thousands of businesses across the United States are taking part in this year’s 35th annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Shamrocks campaign, which aims to raise funds for research and support programs to help people with muscular dystrophy. The MDA Shamrocks campaign is the country’s largest St. Patrick’s Day fundraising…
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