Healthcare

A colorful peace mural painted on a street in Lviv, Ukraine.
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For Ukrainians with Rare Diseases, Life is Still a Struggle

By Larry Luxner | March 8, 2023
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Simply Stated: Research Updates in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)

By Sujatha Gurunathan | February 28, 2023
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MDA Care Centers: A National Network of Expert Care

By MDA Staff | February 16, 2023
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How the New LGMD Diagnostic Codes Could Benefit the LGMD Community

By Paul Melmeyer | February 7, 2023
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Access to Neuromuscular Disease Care for Black People and People of Color

By Myrna Traylor | February 1, 2023
Headshot of Aimee Zehner, a white woman with curly, light brown hair wearing cat-eye, rhinestone-tipped glasses.
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Navigating the Long Journey to a Rare Disease Diagnosis

By Shaila Wunderlich | January 18, 2023
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What You Should Know About Target Health Numbers

By Cheryl Alkon | November 25, 2022
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How to Speak Up for Your Healthcare Needs in Hospitals and Doctors’ Offices

By Donna Albrecht | November 18, 2022
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Simply Stated: Updates in LGMD Research

By Sujatha Gurunathan | September 29, 2022
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2023 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

By Sharon Hesterlee, Ph.D. | September 23, 2022