Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder in which alterations of a protein called dystrophin lead to progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

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A Good Beginning: Newborn Screening

By Donna Albrecht | January 17, 2020
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2019 Lasting Impression Photo Contest Winners

By MDA Staff | January 16, 2020
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Advancing Health, One Research Study at a Time

By Cheryl Alkon | January 15, 2020
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Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Releases Statement to DMD Community Announcing Discontinuation of Clinical Trials Program for DMD

By MDA Staff | December 20, 2019
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Santhera Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of Positive Long-Term Results from Retrospective Study of Idebenone in DMD

By Jeanene Swanson | December 18, 2019
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Solid Biosciences Releases Letter to DMD Community Announcing Update on IGNITE DMD Trial, Resolution of Serious Adverse Event

By MDA Staff | December 18, 2019
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Wave Life Sciences Releases Letter to DMD Community Announcing Discontinuation of Clinical Trials Program for Therapies Amenable to Skipping Exons 51 and 53

By MDA Staff | December 16, 2019
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FDA Approves Sarepta Therapeutics’ Vyondys 53 for Treatment of DMD Amenable to Exon 53 Skipping

By Jeanene Swanson | December 13, 2019
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Santhera Pharmaceuticals Releases Letter to DMD Community Announcing Temporary Suspension of Enrollment in BreatheDMD Expanded Access Program

By MDA Staff | November 26, 2019
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Solid Biosciences Releases Letter to DMD Community Announcing Hold on IGNITE DMD Trial Due to a Serious Adverse Event

By MDA Staff | November 12, 2019