Find out if it’s time to ask about your child’s symptoms — and if they could be a sign of Duchenne. Duchenne muscular dystrophy — sometimes referred to simply as Duchenne — is a genetic disorder that ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to the alterations of a protein called dystrophin that helps keep muscle cells ...

A recent clinical trial has shown that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A ...

Modified stem cells from muscular dystrophy patients eased symptoms of the disease in mice, says a small study that raises hopes for treating patients with tissue from their own bodies. The mice ...

A diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can come as a shock to parents and caregivers. Resources and support from family and friends can help you and your child navigate the diagnosis and ...

Thirteen years of work by two leaders in Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy produced a drug designed to ease the symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy while being free of commonly seen side ...

Editor’s note: This is an automatically generated transcript. Please notify [email protected] if there are concerns regarding accuracy of the transcription. Muscular dystrophy, as a category, is quite ...

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 ...

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A cell therapy stabilizes weakened muscles -- including the heart muscle -- in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients, a new study shows. A cell therapy developed by the executive director of the Smidt ...

In a new study published in The FASEB Journal, investigators demonstrated the potential of a molecule that may help overcome some of the devastating symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the ...