Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is the generic name of a group of nine diseases that weaken muscles. Of these, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Becker muscular dystrophy are perhaps the best-known. The impacts of this disease often show up in multiple areas of the body's systems, such as the heart, the nervous system, and the eyes, among others. The following articles will help you learn more about muscular dystrophy symptoms, classification, treatment, and rehabilitation options.
Did you know that you can tailor your nutrition to lessen your muscular dystrophy symptoms? By eating right and avoiding certain foods, you can feel better!
Ms. Wheelchair America 2007 Autumn Grant finished college with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Her pageant success led her to serve on its board of directors.
Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant Gives Voice to Wheelchair Users
Recent research in neuromuscular diseases has found that muscles are able to talk back to nerves, and play an important role in nerve development and survival.
"Research indicates that an ""antisense drug"" - a manmade form of RNA that interacts with the genetic code - may prove to be a promising treatment for Duschenne muscular dystrophy. The study involved boys age 10-13."
Experimental Antisense Drug Targets Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Check out our Muscular Dystrophy Core Knowledge Section
Articles
Book Review: Muscular Dystrophy: The Facts
Muscular dystrophy is explained in this comprehensive, compassionate book that covers the range of dystrophies, their treatment, therapy and more.
Muscular Dystrophy and Chronic Pain: Research Emphasizes Need for Long-Lasting Treatments
In a recent survey, nearly half of patients with muscular dystrophy (MD) reported they didn't medicate their chronic pain, usually in the lower back or leg, perhaps because the most effective...
Chronic Pain with NMD is Undertreated
Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) cause chronic pain, according to a recent study, but much of that pain goes untreated. Learn what research indicated about how pain correlated with various NMDs.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients at Risk for Low Bone Density
Corticosteroids are used to treat many cases of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, but they cause loss of bone density. A promising new study indicates there's a simple solution.
