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Glass slides in the laboratory. Hand in blue glove holding glass organ samples. Histological examination. The microscope in the background blurred. Pathologist at work.
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Simply Stated: Muscle Biopsy

By MDA Staff | February 23, 2024
The key pathologic change of the muscular dystrophy is the myonecrosis. At an early phase, necrotic fibers appear swollen, homogeneous and deeply eosinophilic. This disease is caused by mutations of dystrophin, the largest known human gene, located on chromosome Xq21.
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Simply Stated: Updates in LAMA2 Muscular Dystrophy

By Sujatha Gurunathan | February 20, 2024
young patient doing physiotherapy at a clinic with help of a therapist after suffering an injury - rehabilitation concepts
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Physical and Occupational Therapy: What They Can Do for You

By Emily Blume | February 12, 2024
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CMT and Your Feet: Surgery Sometimes, Bracing Often, Caution Always

By Updated by Joanna Buoniconti | February 12, 2024
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Is Alternative Medicine Safe for Neuromuscular Disease Symptoms?

By Myrna Traylor | February 5, 2024
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Announcing the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Agenda

By MDA Staff | January 11, 2024
Color image of a real life young physically impaired ALS patient computer gaming with the help of his electronic wheelchair.
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Simply Stated: Updates in Collagen VI-Related Dystrophy

By Sujatha Gurunathan | January 6, 2024
A group of MDA advocates gather in front of the United States Capitol Building on Hill Day
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Celebrating Our 2023 Advocacy Accomplishments

By Mark Fisher | December 20, 2023
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Episode 36- Wrapping Up 2023 with Leah and Amy

By MDA Staff | December 6, 2023
Mitochondrion in cell cross section
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Simply Stated: Research Updates in Leigh Syndrome

By Sujatha Gurunathan | December 6, 2023