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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


Blog Post | Health, Science + Research

Research Study Alert: Survey on the Mental Health Experience of Parents and Guardians of Children With DMD

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh invite parents and guardians of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to participate in a study that investigates whether they utilize mental health resources and…

Tags: Caregiving, Mental Health, Parenting, Research


Blog Post | Health, Lifestyle

Meditation and Neuromuscular Disease

Living with neuromuscular disease (NMD) involves specific challenges — some physical, some strategic, some structural — that can create stress and contribute to changes in both physical and mental health.…

Tags: MDA Q and A, Mental Health, Resources


Blog Post | Advocacy

MDA Advocacy’s 2020 Year in Review

There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year, but the commitment and passion of our MDA advocates have truly been a bright spot. As we close out the year,…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, COVID-19, Newborn Screening, Travell


Featured Article | Science + Research

Clinical Trials During COVID 19

What you need to know about research during the pandemic

Tags: COVID-19, Clinical Trials, Resources, Web Exclusive