Sep 30, 2020 · What are the treatments for muscular dystrophy (MD)? Currently available treatments for MD can help manage and reduce the severity of symptoms. Ongoing research on treatments, …

Sep 30, 2020 · About Muscular Dystrophy (MD) MD refers to a group of more than 30 diseases that cause muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass and tissue.

Mar 26, 2020 · Common types of MD include Duchenne, Becker, myotonic, facioscapulohumeral, and limb-girdle. Muscle weakness and loss are symptoms of all MD types.

Mar 1, 2019 · About Muscular Dystrophy (MD) MD refers to a group of more than 30 diseases that cause muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass and tissue. Different types of MD affect different …

May 1, 2019 · What causes muscular dystrophy (MD)? Most cases of MD are caused by gene mutations (changes in the DNA sequence) that affect muscle proteins. The mutations are usually inherited, but …

Aug 15, 2014 · About Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is the term for a group of brain disorders that affect muscles and body movement. The condition is caused by damage to parts of the brain that control …

NICHD Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Research Information NICHD research on MD encompasses basic, translational, and clinical studies that examine causes and mechanisms, biomarkers, and treatments …

McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) is a genetic disease that affects the bones, skin, and the production of certain hormones, including those that affect growth and the onset of puberty.

Aug 25, 2020 · Some IDDs that can be detected with amniocentesis are Down syndrome and certain types of muscular dystrophy. Because amniocentesis can cause a miscarriage in about 1 out of 200 …

Apr 19, 2023 · A research team including NICHD scientists has developed a potential gene therapy for hereditary spastic paraplegia 50, a rare childhood-onset neurodegenerative disorder that leads to …