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Getting married may mean losing vital disability benefits. Here’s what’s being done to erase the marriage penalty.

People living with neuromuscular diseases share their upbringing and how their parents instilled resilience from a young age.

Almost every ordinary activity — eating a meal, taking a bath or shower, using the toilet, using a computer, driving a car — can be affected by weakening muscles caused…

Crème Brulee Prepared by Ira Walker Crème Brulee. It’s a creamy French dessert custard that is presented commonly in a small round ramekin. That’s the crème…but what about the brulee?  To…

As we embark on a new year, MDA’s commitment to changing public policy and truly empowering the neuromuscular community remains the same. MDA advocates accomplished a lot last year,  and…

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with one of Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Ambassadors, Isaac Banks about finding fulfillment in our lives as we skyrocket into 2024. As a certified…

Graphic Designer and MDA Board of Directors member, Matt Plummer Increased awareness, the dedication of advocates, and innovations in research have brought progress to the treatment landscape of rare disease.…

The 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference is just around the corner. We’re looking forward to you joining us, as we showcase groundbreaking research and clinical accomplishments by dedicated professionals…

Experts recommend asking these nine questions before joining a clinical trial so you know what to expect.

In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Ambassadors, Leah Z., and Amy Shinneman. Amy feels that connecting and sharing her story with others through MDA…