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Blog Post | Health, Independence, Lifestyle, Personal Stories

MDA Ambassador Guest Blog: Being Unique is Powerful

It feels like just yesterday that I was meeting my husband Jamie for the first time in the science hall of our high school. That was over 30 years ago!…

Tags: Ambassador Guest Blog, Ambassadors, Amy, Mental Health, Relationships


Blog Post | Science + Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Phase 2 Study of Oral Ifetroban in Individuals with DMD

Researchers at Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. are seeking boys and men living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to participate in a phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert


Featured Article | Health

How Palliative Care Can Support Your Health Journey

Starting palliative care early can offer relief from symptoms and stress.

Tags: Featured Content, Healthcare, Mental Health, Thrive 365


Featured Article | Health, Science + Research

Advances in the Treatment of Friedreich Ataxia

A Q&A about Friedreich ataxia with Barry Byrne, MD, PhD, and David Lynch, MD, PhD

Tags: Clinical Trials, Drug Approval, Featured Content, Gene Therapy, Innovation


Featured Article | Independence, Personal Stories

How a Positive Attitude Benefits an Army Administrator With SMA

Life experiences and a positive attitude taught Ken Yorgan not to underestimate himself.

Tags: College, Employment, Featured Content, Quest for Success, Summer Camp


Featured Article | Advocacy

MDA Advocacy: Influencing Change in Washington D.C.

MDA’s advocacy team ensures the neuromuscular disease community is heard in Washington

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, Education, Featured Content, Newborn Screening


Featured Article | Independence

Overcome Embarrassment of Asking for Help in Daily Life

Learn from personal stories how to overcome embarrassment with asking for help in daily life.

Tags: Featured Content, Mental Health, Resources


Blog Post | Lifestyle, News

In Case You Missed It…

Quest Media is an innovative adaptive lifestyle platform from MDA. With the power of this platform, we foster awareness and empowerment and have important conversations with experts, thought leaders, and…

Tags: Community, In Case You Missed It


Featured Article | Inclusion, Personal Stories

How to Help Your Child Make Friends in School

Learn how to develop your child’s ability to make friends in school

Tags: Community, Education, Featured Content, Parenting, Relationships, Young Adults


Featured Article | Advocacy, News

MDA Advocates Return to Capitol Hill

MDA advocates returned to Washington to fight for accessible air travel

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, Ambassadors, Featured Content, Lasting Impression