Sep 30, 2020 · About Muscular Dystrophy (MD) MD refers to a group of more than 30 diseases that cause muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass and tissue.

Mar 26, 2020 · Common types of MD include Duchenne, Becker, myotonic, facioscapulohumeral, and limb-girdle. Muscle weakness and loss are symptoms of all MD types.

May 1, 2019 · What causes muscular dystrophy (MD)? Most cases of MD are caused by gene mutations (changes in the DNA sequence) that affect muscle proteins. The mutations are usually inherited, but …

Sep 30, 2020 · Studies show that daily treatment with prednisone can increase muscle strength and respiratory function and slow the progression of weakness in MD. A new glucocorticoid treatment …

Mar 26, 2020 · Patients diagnosed by muscle biopsy usually need genetic testing as well to confirm mutations in their genes. 2 Genetic testing to look for genes known either to cause or be associated …

May 15, 2024 · NICHD Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Research Information NICHD research on MD encompasses basic, translational, and clinical studies that examine causes and mechanisms, …

OverviewTopic AreasMore InformationOverviewThe Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education Amendments (MD-CARE Act) of 2001 (Public Law 107-84) aimed to …

Dec 11, 2025 · MedlinePlus: Muscular Dystrophy The MedlinePlus page on MD contains links to a series of related articles with detailed information about various tests used in the diagnosis and …

Aug 15, 2014 · Cerebral palsy is the term for a group of brain disorders that affect muscles and body movement. The condition is caused by damage to parts of the brain that control muscle movement, …

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