For an East Bay teen, getting a full-ride to Stanford was the easy part. Living on campus will be the real challenge. The Oakland teenager, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo, is living with a variation of muscular ...
A Santa Cruz family received a fully adaptable van for their 12-year-old son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, funded by ...
He is a fighter who refuses to let his illness take away his passion for gaming. Despite a progressive muscular disease, ...
WINNETKA, Ill. (NewsNation Now) — Watching 5-year-old Hunter Small strap on his helmet and ride his Spiderman bike may not seem like a big deal – but it is. Hunter and his younger brother Noah, 4, ...
Gene therapies have extended survival in muscular dystrophy, requiring improved care transitions from pediatric to adult systems. Current systems lack adequate staffing, specialists, and communication ...
An Oxfordshire barrister living with muscular dystrophy has been named Campaigner of the Year by the national charity ...
Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) are prescribed corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drugs as standard of care, but long-term use comes with significant adverse effects. For individuals ...
The MDA's 75th anniversary conference highlights advancements in gene therapy, precision medicine, and patient-centered care for muscular dystrophy. Discussions focus on equitable access to ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William A. Haseltine, Ph.D., covers genomics and regenerative medicine Today, the world stands at a crossroads in genetic medicine ...