Myotonic muscular dystrophy, which is sometimes called myotonic dystrophy, is a type of muscular dystrophy. There are two types of myotonic muscular dystrophy, described as type 1 (DM 1) and type 2 ...

Muscular dystrophies are a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive breakdown of muscle tissue. Two of the most common types are Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular ...

A person may inherit the genetic changes responsible for muscular dystrophy. These genetic changes can also occur due to spontaneous genetic mutations. In either case, the disease is not preventable.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — There’s new hope for children born with a fatal form of muscular dystrophy. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is one of the first in the nation and one of only three hospitals in ...

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Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy are similar conditions caused by mutations in the same gene. However, Duchenne muscular dystrophy begins to cause symptoms at an earlier age, is more severe, and ...

There is no cure for DMD, but treatments can slow the progression of the disease and help improve quality of life. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a chronic condition that causes a gradual loss ...

Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment: By Anjali Srivastava Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited conditions that cause gradual muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass. It ...

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Your muscles need continuous maintenance to stay strong and healthy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) happens when there is a change in a person's genetic instructions that affects the production of ...

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EVRY, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atamyo Therapeutics a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of new generation gene therapies targeting muscular dystrophies and ...