Gene therapy for some diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), can be tricky because the needed gene is often too large to fit inside the viral vector used for delivery. Researchers at ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and wasting, known as atrophy. People with SMA often have difficulties moving, swallowing, sitting up, and sometimes ...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that weakens and damages muscles. It can worsen with age. However, its symptoms are less severe than those of ...

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Muscular dystrophies are a group of more than 30 genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. These disorders are typically associated with defects in muscle ...

This quick alphabetical guide will help you feel more confident when talking about muscular dystrophy with your doctor and loved ones. Muscular dystrophy is the name for a group of genetic diseases ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an inherited muscle disorder that causes progressive breakdown of muscle tissue. Symptoms typically begin in early childhood, and most parents and caregivers ...

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 ...

Progressive muscular atrophy (PMA) is a rare adult-onset motor neuron disease. Although there’s no cure, treatments may slow down nerve damage and reduce symptoms. Progressive muscular atrophy (PMA) ...

Distance-running plans are chock-full of workouts that improve metrics like VO2 max and lactate threshold to help you run faster for longer. But coach Scott Johnston looks beyond these traditional ...