Emma Ciafaloni, MD, FAAN, dives into the latest developments in gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, focusing on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and discusses challenges, genetic causes, and the ...

The muscular dystrophies are commonly associated with cardiovascular complications, including cardiomyopathy and cardiac arrhythmias. These complications are caused by intrinsic defects in ...

Your muscles need continuous maintenance to stay strong and healthy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) happens when there is a change in a person's genetic instructions that affects the production of ...

Disability advocate TaLisha Gryzb is a mother of four living with muscular dystrophy who educates viewers about her ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that causes increasing muscle weakness over time. While DMD currently has no cure, researchers are studying potential new treatments. When ...

A retrospective cohort study found that, among 459 patients with DMD, constipation (32.5%) was the most common GI complication, followed by dysphagia (9.4%). Older age, lower body mass index, and use ...

The inaugural Steps For Hope 5K is set to take place in Brick, New Jersey, organized by LeTip of Brick in partnership with ...