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.
Muscular dystrophy is explained in this comprehensive, compassionate book that covers the range of dystrophies, their treatment, therapy and more.
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.
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.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients at Risk for Low Bone Density
Articles
Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant Gives Voice to Wheelchair Users
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.
Muscular Dystrophy and ALS Findings
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.
Experimental Antisense Drug Targets Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
"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...
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...
