The most common form of muscular dystrophy in children is Ducheene dystrophy. This mainly affects boys - one in every 35,000 boys will be born with this form of the disease. It is usually ...

One of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Globally, Duchenne is the most prevalent form of muscular dystrophy in children. It primarily affects boys, and it is ...

Scientists have discovered how to overcome the genetic defect that causes the most serious form of muscular dystrophy, it was revealed today. Although at an early stage, the research may lead to ...

Children with a rare form of muscular dystrophy have been promised access to a groundbreaking drug after the Sunday Mail highlighted their plight. Around 30 boys could have their lives extended by ...

John Brandsema, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, speaks with Healio about the current understanding of the genetic factors behind muscular dystrophy.

Colton Belluzzo was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy when he was a baby. The disease has weakened his muscles over time. But he and his family now have good reason to be optimistic.

John Brandsema, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, speaks with Healio about the importance of early diagnosis of muscular dystrophy.

Young boy with severe form of muscular dystrophy says it is 'cruel' that a new drug is not being made available in NIYoung boy with severe form of muscular dystrophy says it is 'cruel' that a new ...

Suneel Ram’s needs gradually became greater after he was diagnosed at age 3 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a muscle-wasting genetic disorder that afflicts one in 5,000 boys. Today ...

Children with a rare form of muscular dystrophy have been promised access to a groundbreaking drug after the Sunday Mail highlighted their plight. Around 30 boys could have their lives extended by ...