Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited conditions that lead to progressive weakening of voluntary muscles and, in some cases, impact the heart and other organs. There are nine major types of ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) results from changes in the DMD gene. Children may inherit DMD gene changes from their parents or have spontaneous gene changes. The DMD gene tells the body how to ...

Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare inherited disorder that causes weakness in the eye and throat muscles. It may lead to drooping eyelids and swallowing difficulties. Muscular ...

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic diseases that cause your muscles to progressively weaken and degenerate. There are several types of MD, each with its own symptoms, but they all involve ...

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

NS Pharma, Inc. (NS Pharma), a biopharmaceutical leader in rare disease and subsidiary of Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (Nippon Shinyaku), announced today that the National Center of Neurology and ...

A 7-year-old boy from Greenfield will be this week’s Kid Captain when the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Penn State Nittany Lions, ...

Approximately 16 boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), including several teenagers, are set to benefit from the drug, givinostat. Patients will have to meet certain criteria, including being ...

Between classes at Penn and DJ gigs, Yuva Gambhir manages the rare degenerative disease with grit and determination.

Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic disorder marked by muscle weakness, primarily in the face, shoulders, and arms. The DUX4 gene mutation leads to toxic protein production, ...

Some children in Northern Ireland who live with a severe form of muscular dystrophy will be able to access new medication on the health service, BBC News understands. The move from the Belfast Health ...

Entering the age of 2 years, almost most children will start to actively explore their surroundings. However, there are some who appear lethargic due to muscle weakness in their bodies. This condition ...