Muscular Dystrophy News

Calcium Key To Muscle Function ( UQ 25-Sep-08 )

Treatments for debilitating conditions such as muscular dystrophy could be found in the foreseeable future, thanks to a UQ study.

MDA Telethon's $65 Million Breaks Record ( MDA 3-Sep-08 )

Despite an uncertain economy and Hurricane Gustav pounding the Gulf Coast, contributions and pledges to the 43rd annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon totaled a recordbreaking $65,031,393 - $1.2 million more than last year.

Jerry Lewis Ready To Star In 43rd Labor Day Telethon For MDA ( MDA 14-Aug-08 )

Legendary entertainer Jerry Lewis will continue his battle against muscular dystrophy this Labor Day weekend on his 43rd Labor Day Telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

ALS Stem Cell Breakthrough ( MNT 4-Aug-08 )

Scientists in the US have converted skin cells from an 82-year-old woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) into stem cells that formed motor neurons with the same genetic make up as the patient.

Another Step Forward For Muscle Stem Cells ( MDC 15-Jul-08 )

Research by Dr Amy Wagers and her team at Harvard University, USA, has shown promise for the use of muscle stem cell as a therapy for conditions such as muscular dystrophy.

MP Probes UK Health Minister On Services For Vulnerable Patients ( MDC 10-Jul-08 )

On Wednesday 2 July local MP Dave Anderson, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy, intervened during an urgent debate in the House of Commons on Duchenne muscular dystrophy forcing a commitment from Health Minister, Dawn Primarolo MP, to a meeting about service provision for people with the condition.

Supporting Disabled UK Students And Staff In Further And Higher Education ( Muscular Dystrophy Campaign 24-Jun-08 )

JISC TechDis (Joint Information Systems Committee) has joined forces with the Publishers Association to provide resources which have the potential to transform the delivery of learning materials to disabled students and staff.

Risk Factors For Sudden Death For Adult Muscular Dystrophy Identified ( IUSM 24-Jun-08 )

The largest assessment of people with adult muscular dystrophy has identified risk factors that can lead to sudden death for individuals with the most common form of this disease.

Carers Week 9-15 June 2008 - Carers Can't Afford To Be Ill ( MDC 5-Jun-08 )

In 2008 the fourteenth annual Carers Week will highlight the impact caring can have on carers' health and wellbeing.

Long Term Physiotherapy Denied To Patients With Chronic Conditions ( MDC 5-Jun-08 )

On Wednesday 14 May the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign was joined by 135 supporters, clinicians and healthcare professionals, from around the country, at a Parliamentary reception to lobby Government to improve specialist services for people with neuromuscular conditions.

Protecting The Hearts Of Patients With Muscular Dystrophy ( MHI 26-May-08 )

A team of researchers has recently shown that the administration of sildenafil protects the heart in mice with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Drug Targets Identified In Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy ( FASEB 6-May-08 )

A team of French and German researchers report in the May 2008 print issue of The FASEB Journal that people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy are missing a protein called c-FLIP, which the body uses to prevent the loss of muscle tissue.

Possible New Treatment Strategy For Muscular Dystrophy ( CCHMC 19-Mar-08 )

An investigational antiviral drug currently undergoing human trials in Europe for treating Hepatitis C infections may have potential to reduce muscle cell damage in Duchenne and other forms of muscular dystrophy (MD).

MDC Launches Schools' Network ( MDC 14-Mar-08 )

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign has introduced a new Schools Network which is designed to help all children with neuromuscular conditions.

Safety Assessment Of New Potential Treatment For Muscular Dystrophy ( BPL 14-Mar-08 )

Myostatin, a protein that blocks muscle growth, has shown promising results as a potential therapeutic target for treating muscular dystrophy in animal studies, where its inhibition led to increased muscle mass and strength. A new study, the first to evaluate a myostatin inhibitor in patients, assessed its safety in adults with muscular dystrophy and found that it was well-tolerated.

Medical Careers Institute Raises Money For Muscular Dystrophy Association ( ECPI 14-Mar-08 )

Potential New Gene Therapy Strategy For Muscle-Wasting Diseases ( NCH 12-Mar-08 )

Muscular Help Foundation Funds PHAB Places At Merchant Taylors ( MDC 11-Mar-08 )

UK Apprentice Star Supports Charity Week ( MDC 5-Mar-08 )

Noted Neurologist To Chair MDA Medical Advisory Committee ( MDA 27-Feb-08 )

MDC Co-Hosts First Muscle Conference On Translational Research ( MDC 27-Feb-08 )

Clues About Neuromuscular Disease Provided By 2-Way Cell Talk ( MCG 21-Feb-08 )

Launch Of Disability Equality Information Events For Disabled People In Kent ( M-D 8-Feb-08 )

Welsh Demand Stronger Muscle Services ( MDC 5-Feb-08 )

Scientists Discover Why Animal Studies May Lead To Ineffective ALS Drugs ( 25-Jan-08 )

Muscles In Muscular Dystrophy Animal Model Improved By Stem-cell Transplantation ( UTSMC 22-Jan-08 )

Autoadapt Create The Car Seat That Can Swivel And Recline ( MDC 19-Jan-08 )