We hypothesize that Duchenne muscular dystrophy and autism spectrum disorder/pervasive developmental disorder co-occur with a greater than random frequency. In this study, we set out to reject the ...

A drug infusion is hardly dramatic, especially for a kid like 12-year-old Brecken Kinney, who has been poked and prodded his entire life to treat his Duchenne muscular dystrophy. But the fluid pumping ...

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

Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) is a disease that affects certain muscles. Individuals with CMD may experience symptoms such as muscle weakness and joint problems. “Congenital” means present since ...

Physical activity and rehabilitation are key components of Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment, despite recent drug therapy advances. "Rehabilitation care and rehabilitation teams with experience ...

Caught in the tense space between life and death, 11-year-old Anas Mohammed Allam battles a relentless condition of Duchenne ...

At the FDA's request, delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys), the only approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will carry a black box warning for acute liver injury and acute liver ...

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic condition that can lead to the slow deterioration of muscles, predominantly in the face, shoulder blades, and upper arms. Facioscapulohumeral ...

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TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — An Arizona State University student is forging a new path of independence, all while raising awareness for those battling neuromuscular disabilities like himself. On Friday ...