Julia Olegovna Samoilova (Russian: Ю́лия Оле́говна Само́йлова, IPA: [ˈjʉlʲɪjə ɐˈlʲeɡəvnə sɐˈmojləvə]; born 7 April 1989), sometimes credited as Yulia Samoilova or Julia Samoylova, is a Russian singer-songwriter. In early 2017, she was selected to represent Russia in the 2017 edition of the Eurovision Song […]
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Kim Tserkezie – with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
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 children’s series Balamory and as a presenter […]
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What You Should Know About Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
MONDAY, Aug. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disease affecting specialized nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). […]
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SMA Month – August – What is (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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Living with Muscular Dystrophy – Part 4
Kevin’s story Kevin was 28 when he was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, or FSHD. “I don’t want my identity to be my muscular dystrophy. I don’t want people to […]
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Living with Muscular Dystrophy – Part 3
Conor’s story Conor actively advocated for people with disabilities. He told college staff that the new walkway from disability services to another campus building had no ramp. Then, he worked […]
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Living with Muscular Dystrophy – Part 2
Carly’s story Like Paul, Carly also lives with myotonic dystrophy. She also had symptoms for many years before diagnosis, but her symptoms are very different. At age 30, Carly has […]
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Living with Muscular Dystrophy – Part 1
Paul’s story Myotonic dystrophy is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy, characterized by progressive muscle weakness. It can affect many parts of the body, including the heart […]
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Types of Muscular Dystrophies and their features
by Sulabh Shrestha Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a heterogeneous group of inherited disorders, characterized clinically by progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle fibers leading to muscle weakness and wasting of varying […]
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35 Facts About Muscular
Source: Medlineplus.gov Muscular Dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness and loss. Ever wondered what makes this condition so unique? Here are 35 facts that will help you understand muscular […]
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