For decades, there has been no cure and few treatment options.

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that weakens and damages muscles. It can worsen with age. However, its symptoms are less severe than those of ...

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic diseases that cause your muscles to progressively weaken and degenerate. There are several types of MD, each with its own symptoms, but they all involve ...

More than 30 rare muscular dystrophy types cause progressive muscle weakness from inherited gene mutations. Combined, they affect about 1 in 5,000 to 8,000 people. Common subtypes vary by age of onset ...

When Dean Burkin, Ph.D., first began studying Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the goal was straightforward and urgent: ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscle weakness and intellectual disability. DMD is an inherited (passed down) disorder. The condition is linked ...

The muscular dystrophies are commonly associated with cardiovascular complications, including cardiomyopathy and cardiac arrhythmias. These complications are caused by intrinsic defects in ...

Adults with MD in the U.S. report widespread gaps in sexual and reproductive healthcare, according to surveys and interviews ...

ST. LOUIS — On a beautiful day in Forest Park, dozens of people brought hope to kids and adults with Muscular Dystrophy by just taking a long walk. The Muscular Dystrophy Association used the walk to ...

Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) is a disease that affects certain muscles. Individuals with CMD may experience symptoms such as muscle weakness and joint problems. “Congenital” means present since ...

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic condition that can lead to the slow deterioration of muscles, predominantly in the face, shoulder blades, and upper arms. Facioscapulohumeral ...