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2023 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference Starts Strong
The first day of the 2023 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference covered FDA approval, gene therapy, ultra-rare diseases, and more.
Tags: Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Featured Content, Gene Therapy, Innovation, MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, Research
Quest Podcast: The Changing Landscape of Neuromuscular Care
As new treatments, cutting edge research, and a better understanding of genetic sequencing and mutations bring innovative change to the treatment landscape for neuromuscular disease, understanding your options and accessing…
Tags: Drug Development, Gene Therapy, Genetic Testing, Healthcare, Innovation, MDA Care Centers, My Gene Therapy Journey, Quest Podcast, Research, Research Advances
The Good and Bad of Using Public Transit With a Disability
Public transportation can mean independence for people with disabilities if you know how to use it — and how to advocate for accessibility.
Tags: Resources, Thrive 365
Muscular Dystrophy and Dating
These tips from community members and a mental health expert can help you navigate dating and sex with a neuromuscular disease.
MOVR Data Hub Aims to Improve Research and Care
Neuromuscular diseases are a diverse group of rare, mostly genetic conditions. This has made developing treatments challenging. However, investments in rare disease research by private and public agencies, including MDA,…
Quest Podcast: New Year, New Mindset with Jose Flores
We are excited to start a new year talking about new mindsets, especially when it comes to adversity. On our first episode of 2023, Mindy talks mindset with Jose Flores,…
Tags: Quest Podcast
Nutrition on a Budget
Expert tips for healthy eating on a budget in a time of rising food costs and deepening food shortages.
Tags: Featured Content, Nutrition
Access to Neuromuscular Disease Care for Black People and People of Color
A look at equity in treatment and access to care for Blacks and other people of color in the neuromuscular disease community.
Simply Stated: Updates in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD)
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare, slowly progressive muscle disease that is characterized by weakness of the eyelids (ocular) and throat (pharyngeal) muscles. In some cases, OPMD also causes…
MDA’s 2023 Advocacy Plan
It’s a new year with a new Congress. But what hasn’t changed is MDA’s commitment to improving the lives of people living with neuromuscular diseases. We accomplished a lot last…