New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), best known for causing ...

An 8-year-old northern Minnesota boy is one of the first in the country to receive a specific type of gene therapy treatment.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarepta Therapeutics said Tuesday that a patient died while taking its closely watched gene therapy for ...

The mum of an 11-year-old boy who is waiting to find out if he can access a new drug to treat his Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) said her son talked about his fear of death. Harry, from Corby ...

A close friend of 30 years recently asked what my life was like before I was diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. We then talked about what I’d already known when I was diagnosed in 1985, as ...

The mission of the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program is to graduate skilled and compassionate anesthetists. The admission policy reflects this goal. Applicants are considered on a variety of ...

Observations made on anesthetized patients with a recently introduced synthetic muscle relaxant, succinylcholine, indicated that this agent, administered in the form of continuous intravenous ...

Scientists unlock clues to new treatments for muscular dystrophy A new discovery about how tiny protein clusters form in cells could pave the way for treatments Date: March 5, 2025 Source ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy causes progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, but physical exercise should still be part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD ...

Recognizing the early signs of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) may help slow its progression and alleviate DMD symptoms. DMD is a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and muscle ...

Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) causes a loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. It mainly affects facial and swallowing muscles and the muscles in the arms and legs.