Category Archives: Muscular Dystrophy Treatment

No treatment is currently available to stop or reverse any form of muscular dystrophy (MD). Continue reading →

Introduction to muscular dystrophy: Fundraising telethons and vague images of disabled children loom in most parents minds when they hear the words muscular dystrophy. The truth is that rapid advances in molecular genetic engineering hold promise for children with muscular dystrophy. Support of these efforts makes good sense. Continue reading →

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive form of muscular dystrophy that occurs primarily in males, though in rare cases may affect females. DMD causes progressive weakness and loss (atrophy) of skeletal and heart muscles.[1] Early signs of DMD may include delayed ability to sit, stand, or walk and difficulties learning to speak. Muscle weakness is usually noticeable by 3 or 4 years of age and begins in the hips, pelvic area, upper legs, and shoulders Continue reading →

There's currently no cure for muscular dystrophy (MD), but a variety of treatments can help to manage the condition. Continue reading →

Diagnosis Your doctor is likely to start with a medical history and physical examination. Continue reading →

Thanks to advances in many areas of medicine, such as cardiology and pulmonology, people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in the 21st century are living longer than in previous decades, often well into adulthood. The use of available treatments can help maintain comfort and function and prolong life. Continue reading →

What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is one of nine types ofmuscular dystrophy. Continue reading →

Becker muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive inherited disorder characterized by slowly progressing muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis. It is a type of dystrophinopathy.[3][2] This is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, which encodes the protein dystrophin Continue reading →

Overview Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. In muscular dystrophy, abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle. Continue reading →

What is congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD)? Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) refers to a group of muscular dystrophies that become apparent at or near birth Continue reading →