Photo courtesy of Lisa D’Andrea Day 16 of 30 This is Lisa D’Andrea’s (@burgiesgirl) story: Six decades of living with Bethlem myopathy have taught me to doggedly pursue the things that make me happy. Being mobility-impaired has made me an expert in finding fun in the things…
BBP-418, an investigational disease-modifying medication that aims to improve muscle strength and function in people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2i (LGMD2i), has been given fast track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation aims to facilitate and speed the development and regulatory review of…
Photo courtesy of Adeel Rizvi Day 15 of 30 This is Adeel Rizvi’s story: Each of us is different and unique, and that’s a good thing. My philosophy on life is about recognizing that I am who the other is not. We must appreciate all that we have and…
As I’ve described in my previous columns, knowledge is power. I feel very fortunate to have received my diagnosis of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy when I did. I was beginning physical therapy school and had just come to appreciate the power of questioning and research. That said, the topic of…
Photo courtesy of Dominic Marabello Day 14 of 30 This is Dominic Marabello’s (@marabellofitness) story: When I was a teenager, I noticed that other boys my age were beginning to grow muscle while my thin frame remained the same. As I entered my sophomore year of high school, I…
A new viral vector that is better than conventional vectors — tools designed to deliver genetic material into cells — at targeting muscle cells may prove useful in developing a more effective gene therapy for muscular dystrophy (MD), according to researchers. In fact, this new vector “is more than…
Photo courtesy of Evi D. Day 13 of 30 This is Evi D.’s story: Hi! I’m Evi, 33 years old, and living in Belgium. I have lived with FSHD since I was a kid. It progressed slowly and for a long time, only my facial muscles were affected.
Photo courtesy of Sarah Bennett Day 12 of 30 This is Sarah Bennett’s (@muscle_dystrophy_mom) story: It’s tough to choose just one subject of significant importance to me because of my many different experiences living with muscular dystrophy, but I have decided to focus on mental health. Since…
Photo courtesy of Moira Matthews Day 11 of 30 This is Moira Matthews’ story: My name is Moira Matthews. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant working in Wilmington, North Carolina, with Genesis Rehab Services, providing mobile outpatient services called Vitality to You. I am a lover of…
Photo courtesy of Melissa Hadel Day 10 of 30 This is Melissa Hadel’s (@duchennewontstopusmd) story: My son, Brodie, doesn’t know his father. He loves his father and hopes he’s doing well, but they haven’t seen each other in four years. Brodie has had to adjust to living with my…
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