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Blog Post | Health

Spotting Neuromuscular Disease in Adults

After years of denial, it was the stairs to his second-floor college apartment that forced Chris Anselmo to finally face his limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) in 2009. “I remember moving in, trying…

Tags: Healthcare, Research, Resources


Blog Post | Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle

The Benefits of Getting Kids Involved in Adaptive Sports

When Kristine Welker’s son was young, he wanted to be as involved in sports as everyone else in the family — and that meant a high level of activity, from…

Tags: Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Resources, Staying Active, Young Adults


Featured Article | Health, Science + Research

How to Make a Decision About a Clinical Trial

Clinical trials come with great hope and also great unknowns. Here’s how to weigh all the factors and make the best choice for yourself and your family.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Parenting, Resources, Web Exclusive


Featured Article | Independence, Lifestyle

Find the Right Resources

Follow these tips to gather the tools and support you need to live well

Tags: Featured Content, MDA Care Centers, MDA Resource Center, National Connections Program, Resources


Featured Article | Science + Research

How Viral Vectors Deliver the Goods in Gene Therapy

Viral vectors are an important area of research in the exciting field of gene-targeted therapies

Tags: Featured Content, Gene Therapy, Innovation, Resaerch, Research Advances


Featured Article | Health, Personal Stories

Parent Pressure

Hunt family Coping skills to help you handle stress when raising a child with neuromuscular disease

Tags: MDA Care Centers, MDA Resource Center, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Resources


Blog Post | Health

Early Warning Signs Help Spot Neuromuscular Disease in Children

Josh Corbett[Image description: Josh, a light-skinned boy with short brown hair, stands in front of a brick wall wearing a black jacket, gray shirt, red shorts, and blue sneakers.]  …

Tags: Healthcare, Parenting


Blog Post | News, Science + Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Observational Study to Identify Biomarkers in Individuals Receiving Radicava for ALS

Researchers at Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharmaceutical America (MTPA) are seeking individuals living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to participate in a six-month observational study. This study is designed to identify biomarkers to serve…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Research


Featured Article | Advocacy, Independence, Lifestyle

Plan for a Bright Future

Financial tools and savings options help individuals and families living with neuromuscular disease achieve their goals

Tags: Education, Employment, Featured Content, Finance, Insurance, Parenting, Resources, Transitions, Young Adults


Featured Article | Personal Stories

Disability or Superpower

Mindy Henderson Our biggest challenges can be our greatest advantages

Tags: College, Education, Employment, From Where I Sit