Muscular dystrophy – also known as: MD · Source: Focus Medica
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From Advocacy to Art: My Bold Beauty Project Journey
By Samantha Lisle MullerSocial Worker, Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa– Cape Branch “I think you need to meet me first because I’ve never seen myself as a model.” Those […]
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of genetic conditions that affect the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. […]
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Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD)
What is limb-girdle muscular dystrophy?A diagram of which muscles are affected in LGMD. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a diverse group of disorders with many subtypes categorized by disease gene […]
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Understanding the Similarities and Differences Between Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Key takeaways Muscular dystrophies are a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive muscle weakness and deterioration. The effects of muscular dystrophy gradually lead to greater difficulty with daily […]
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Friedreich’s Ataxia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Friedreich’s ataxia Other names Spinocerebellar ataxia, FRDA, FA Frataxin Pronunciation /ˈfriːdraɪks əˈtæksiə/. Specialty Neurology, Genetics Symptoms Muscle weakness, ataxia, fatigue, speech difficulties, scoliosis, heart disease, […]
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Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare form of muscular dystrophy with symptoms generally starting when an individual is 40 to 50 years old. It […]
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Understanding the Different Types of Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is not just one condition. It is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle function. For people living with muscular dystrophy, […]
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Bryson Foster ’23 (with Duchenne) Shows the Power of Positivity and a Mighty Pen
Award-winning Communications major follows his passion for sports journalism. Bryson Foster ’23 became a lifelong sports fan in 2009 when he witnessed outfielder Jonny Gomes hit three home runs while […]
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Muscular Dystrophy
What is muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles. These disorders (of which there are more […]
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Karni Liddell (life with SMA)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Personal information Nationality Australia Born 1 March 1979 (age 47)Rockhampton, Queensland Medal recordSwimmingParalympic Games1996 AtlantaWomen’s 50 m Freestyle S62000 SydneyWomen’s 4×50 m Freestyle 20 ptsIPC Swimming World Championships1998 […]
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