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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What is the disease SMA
SMA is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness due to the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord. Medically Reviewed.Last updated on 06/06/2024. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) […]
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Jamieson Leeson (an Australian boccia player with SMA)
Jamieson Leeson is an Australian boccia player. She represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. She won a gold and silver medal at the 2022 World Championships. Jamieson Leeson (born […]
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Kim Tserkezie (living with SMA)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kim Tserkezie (born 30 July 1973) is a British actress, director, producer, and television presenter. She is best known for portraying the role of Penny Pocket in the […]
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition that causes worsening muscle weakness. There are five subtypes, which range in severity and age of onset. There’s no cure for SMA, […]
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Gut bacteria molecule guards against DMD muscle loss
Researchers say study provides new insight into gut-muscle relationship Written by Steve Bryson, PhD | July 16, 2026 Commendamide, a metabolite produced by beneficial gut bacteria that are depleted in people with Duchenne muscular […]
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Myotonic dystrophy (DM)
Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a genetic, multisystem disorder causing progressive muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation, with two main types: DM1 and DM2. Overview Myotonic dystrophy is a form of muscular […]
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What to know about Myotonic Dystrophy
Written by Lauren Martin Myotonic dystrophy is a condition that causes thinned muscles, decreased muscle tone, and muscle weakness. Over time, a person may lose their strength and have issues relaxing […]
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