Muscle tissue damage appears when muscular dystrophy is induced in a mouse model (middle). But when researchers block the function of two genes that drive unwanted mitochondrial pore formation (right) ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – It’s being called a pioneering event that holds great promise for children who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. After decades of research, animal studies, and human trials, ...

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after ...

July 26 (UPI) --A new test could speed the diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy, a rare but deadly progressive muscle-wasting disorder, in infants. And a new way to screen for urinary tract infections ...

The greatest reduction in skeletal muscle mass was in the lower extremities, a new report shows. Low skeletal muscle mass may be an early manifestation of fabry disease (FD), according to a new report ...

A diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can come as a shock to parents and caregivers. Resources and support from family and friends can help you and your child navigate the diagnosis and ...

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New research published in JAMA recommends daily steroid doses for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), marking a significant change in how the disease is treated. University of Rochester ...

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FRESNO Calif. (KFSN) -- The living room of Zaira De La Cruz's home has been turned into a makeshift hospital room. About seven months after her daughter was born, Zoey was diagnosed with the James ...

—A new qualitative participatory study explored how powered mobility (PM), in the form of modified ride-on cars, impacts children with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1) and their families. Here ...

Your muscles need continuous maintenance to stay strong and healthy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) happens when there is a change in a person's genetic instructions that affects the production of ...