Muscular dystrophy is caused by defects in certain genes, with type determined by the abnormal gene. In 1986, researchers discovered the gene that, when defective or flawed, causes Duchenne ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common type ... The muscle problems can cause cramps at times, but in general, DMD isn’t painful. Your child will still have control of their ...

There is an unmet need for therapies targeting Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)–related heart disease, and phase 2 results ...

Robert Davidson is the first UK patient recruited to a new medical trial looking to support children with heart failure ...

Caregivers of people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy may play an important role in the prevention and management of fat ...

Joshua Mercieca defied the odds after he was diagnosed with the muscle-wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy at a ...

chief research officer of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Chicago. Here's what myasthenia gravis is, what causes it, and what treatment options exist if you or someone you love is affected.

Despite the obstacles, Riley Herrera had a life filled with family, sports, travel, faith and hope before his death on Nov.

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