By Jason E. Lowenstein, MD. Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity Surgeon Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that results in progressive muscle wasting. Nine forms of MD exist, each affecting […]
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Breathing problems
By Marisa Wexler In Muscular Dystrophy News Today Last updated Jan. 13, 2022 Muscular dystrophy is a group of conditions characterized by progressive muscle weakness. In addition to affecting muscles […]
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Stand Up and Go with Mobile Standers and Standing Wheelchairs
By Kathy Wechsler In Quest Media (updated by Joanna Buoniconti), Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Muscular Dystrophy Association 5 SECOND SUMMARY Do you want to get the health benefits of standing […]
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Dreaming of a good night’s sleep?
By Claire Sykes In Quest Media, Thursday, August 5, 2021 Muscular Dystrophy Association More than one-third of adults in the United States fail to get the seven to nine […]
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Types of Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Diseases
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/types-of-muscular-dystrophy-and-neuromuscular-diseases
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How excess niacin may promote cardiovascular disease
By National Institutes of Health https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/how-excess-niacin-may-promote-cardiovascular-disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is disease of the heart and blood vessels. CVD is a leading cause of death in the United States for both […]
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Muscular dystrophy – also known as: MD · Source: Focus Medica
https://www.msn.com/en-za/health/condition/in-muscular-dystrophy/in-muscular-dystrophy?source=bing_condition&fbclid=IwAR1cbJjLjXApx03ITfAHJfFQ1UxzsqdWy7PH9UZf5cGxf5xYWYPlCORu-rE
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Doctor’s Column – December 2023
Question: My neurologist has diagnosed me with muscular dystrophy. How do I genetically confirm the diagnosis and establish the whole process of whom to contact, what the test involves, pre- […]
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