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Researchers at Newcastle University are seeking adults living with general pain or with myotonic dystrophy (DM) to participate in a survey.

Hiker Skye Lemmen raised funds for MDA while trekking the Pacific Crest Trail When Skye Lemmen, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, she knew she…

Most neuromuscular diseases are genetic disorders, we share how genetic neuromuscular diseases are inherited.

PJ’s Protocol outlines procedures that healthcare providers should follow for patients who depend on corticosteroids.

Research advances and the promise of better therapeutics on the horizon offer hope for people living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

How to establish and maintain good relationships with personal care attendants Anyone who lives with a neuromuscular disease that affects mobility knows that it often takes a village of caregivers…

How adults with neuromuscular disease can form and nurture healthy romantic relationships   Trust. Honesty. Mutual respect. Affection. The key elements of a healthy romantic relationship are the same for…

To learn more about Charcot-Marie Tooth, we speak with Stephan Zuchner, MD, PhD, a professor and chair of the department of Human Genetics at the University of Miami.

For years, MDA has worked to empower people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to reach their fullest potential. And while strides have been made through innovations…

Helping others can help you build valuable skills Blaine, a 6-year-old black lab, is assistance dog extraordinaire to Bella Andrade, 19, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and uses…