Stem cells
By Muscular Dystrophy UK What are stem cells? Our bodies are made up of many different types of cells that are specialised to perform particular functions. For example,... Read more.
HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED…
We first started travelling and exploring the world with a wheelchair when dinosaurs roamed, long before the development of the internet and the common use of e-mail.... Read more.
MAGIC CARPET RIDE …
I have long held the belief that there is no “silver bullet” solution when it comes to the prevention of pressure sores. I am really lightweight and skinny,... Read more.
WINTER IS COMING ….
Cold weather is a challenge for many of us, but for people with muscular dystrophy who are permanently confined to a wheelchair, it can be a real struggle. We face... Read more.
Digital days
We all hope to leave behind some sort of legacy, be it something we have created, or information we have gathered, or knowledge which we might have developed. My... Read more.
Sandra’s thoughts on….
Why is change so difficult? We are constantly confronted with challenges and whether or not to make certain changes. When we realize that we are bombarded with a... Read more.
Antioxidant supplement in FSHD helps muscle strength, life quality
Findings of small trial suggest supplements as new treatment strategy by Marisa Wexler, MS | April 16, 2024 Treatment with an antioxidant supplement... Read more.
MDF KZN celebrates inspiring stories of hope
On Saturday, 9 September 2023, a large number of invited affected members from Durban and surrounding, their families and friends, and volunteers of KZN Branch gathered... Read more.
World Muscle Society congress 2023: an experience to remember!
I had the wonderful privilege to attend and present my research at the 28th Annual Congress of the World Muscle Society (WMS), which was hosted in Charleston, USA... Read more.
Celebration of MD Awareness Month 2023 by the MDFSA National Office
MDFSA celebrated the international Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month during September by running the “Get into the Green Scene” campaign for the sixth consecutive... Read more.