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Blog Post | Science + Research

Clinical Trial Alert: Phase 3 Study of Tofersen in Presymptomatic Adults with SOD1 mutation

Researchers at Biogen are seeking adults with a certain confirmed mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene, who are not yet experiencing symptoms of ALS, to participate in a phase…

Tags: Clinical Trial Alert, Clinical Trials


Featured Article | Inclusion, Independence

Beyond High School: Top Strategies for Finding a Career Path

More than ever, people with neuromuscular diseases can be optimistic about finding a career path after high school. Here are top strategies for thinking about what’s next.

Tags: Career Quest, College, Education, Employment, Featured Content, Resources, Transitions, Young Adults


Blog Post | Independence, Lifestyle

Easy, Expert-Level Life Hacks from an Occupational Therapist

Limited range of mobility, muscle weakness, contractures, and general muscle fatigue can often introduce challenges when it comes to independently completing daily tasks. Individuals living with neuromuscular disease are sometimes…

Tags: Community, Resources


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, News

MDA Announces New Round of Advocacy Collaboration Grants Funding

There is so much to do to help improve the lives of the neuromuscular community and their families. Although MDA works tirelessly to change and improve public policy to truly…

Tags: Advocacy Updates, Grants


Blog Post | Finding a Diagnosis, Health, Science + Research

Understanding Hypotonia or Low Muscle Tone in Infants

A look at various neuromuscular diseases that can cause hypotonia, or floppy infant syndrome, in babies and how to get a diagnosis.

Tags: Clinical Trials, Genetic Testing, Research


Blog Post | Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle

MDA Announces Youth Mentoring Program

MDA is committed to providing program options for teens and young adults that build independence and confidence while fostering lifelong relationships. The MDA Mentorship Program provides a unique opportunity for…

Tags: College, Community, Education, Relationships, Resources, Year of Independence, Young Adults


Blog Post | Get Involved, Health, Science + Research

Registration for the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Now Open!

What? When? Where? MDA is pleased to share that registration for the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference being held March 3-6, 2024, at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, FL…

Tags: MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference


Blog Post | Advocacy, Get Involved, Inclusion, Independence, Lifestyle, News, Personal Stories

Quest Podcast: Accessible Air Travel and Advocacy Updates

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Mark Fisher, MDA’s Director of Advocacy Engagement and Michael Lewis, MDA’s Director of Disability Policy, an advocate who lives with physical disabilities.…

Tags: Accessible Air Travel, Advocacy Updates, Travel


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