By Dr Sandra Bredell What does it mean to “live a simple life”? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes it as “a manner of living in which a person does not own […]
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Scoliosis in Children with Muscular Dystrophy
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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Welcome to the Castle: Facing Down and Defeating Your Fears
by Andy Rusch In Muscular Dystrophy News Today, February 3, 2021 His palms firmly pressed against the pommel, he holds the sword close to his chest. He can feel […]
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Get into the Green Scene for Muscular Dystrophy Awareness
The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa (MDFSA) has proudly launched the “GET INTO THE GREEN SCENE” campaign every September since 2018, in honor of International Muscular Dystrophy Awareness […]
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Quentin Hugh Crewe
Who was Quentin Crewe? English journalist, author, restaurateur, and adventurer Quentin Hugh Crewe (14 November 1926 – 14 November 1998) was an English journalist, author, restaurateur and adventurer. He wrote […]
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Trevor Bentham – Screenwriter with muscular dystrophy
Trevor Bentham Trevor Bentham is a former British stage manager and screenwriter. He was a partner with a British actor, Nigel Hawthorne for 22 years. The two partners had met […]
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Nikki Fox (English broadcaster, presenter and documentary maker) – (with muscular dystrophy)
She is one of the first female disabled TV presenters in the world and has been voted one of the most influential disabled people in the UK. Fox was born […]
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