The symptoms of myotonic dystrophy may be obvious from birth or they can develop later -- during the teenage or adult years. Like other forms of muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy leads to ...

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has selected Lily Sander from Charlotte, North Carolina, as its 2025 MDA National ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common type ... They should see a cardiologist in their late teens or early adult years to check for any problem. Some blood pressure medicines ...

A pilot study in 19 LGMD patients and one with Becker MD found low-dose prednisone helped lower markers of muscle damage and ...

In the case of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, muscle deterioration is progressive and young adults lose the ability to walk and normal use of their arms and hands. "You go from being a good ...

In the case of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, muscle deterioration is progressive and young adults lose the ability to walk and normal use of their arms and hands. “You go from being a good athlete ...

Becker Muscular Dystrophy Program Further Reinforced With ... This mid-stage trial recruited a total of 40 adults and 29 adolescents who were treated with one of the following doses: The patients ...

MDA launches 75th Anniversary campaign and premieres new public service announcement (PSA) to mark 75 years of impact in the ...