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Muscular Dystrophy: New Drug Promises Benefit Without Risk Of Infection
June 10, 2009 A new drug being studied for the treatment of muscle degenerating diseases has shown promising results. According to a study, Debio 025 is as effective as current drugs but, crucially, does not cause ... > full story -
New Way To Enhance Stem Cells To Stimulate Muscle Regeneration
June 4, 2009 Scientists have discovered a powerful new way to stimulate muscle regeneration, paving the way for new treatments for debilitating conditions such as muscular dystrophy. The research shows for the ... > full story -
New Therapy Substitutes Missing Protein In Those With Muscular Dystrophy
May 26, 2009 Researchers have discovered a new therapy that shows potential to treat people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal disease and the most common form of muscular dystrophy in ... > full story -
Australian Team Reveals World-First Discovery In A 'Floppy Baby' Syndrome
May 25, 2009 In a world first, West Australian scientists have cured mice of a devastating muscle disease that causes a "floppy baby" syndrome -- a breakthrough that could ultimately help thousands of families ... > full story -
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Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosis Delayed Almost 2.5 Years In Boys
May 11, 2009 A simple and inexpensive blood test for any boy with symptoms and signs of motor delays and abnormalities could speed up the process of potentially diagnosing Duchenne Muscular ... > full story -
Researchers Identify Gene Associated With Muscular Dystrophy-Related Vision Problems
April 21, 2009 A new study sheds light on a possible genetic cause of the world's third most common type of muscular dystrophy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy or ... > full story -
Gene Therapy For Muscular Dystrophy Shows Promise Beyond Safety
April 15, 2009 Researchers have cleared a safety hurdle in efforts to develop a gene therapy for a form of muscular dystrophy that disables patients by gradually weakening muscles near the hips and ... > full story -
DNA 'Patch' For Canine Form Of Muscular Dystrophy Developed, First Treatment For Human Muscular Dystrophy In Sight
March 16, 2009 Using a novel genetic technology that covers up genetic errors, researchers have developed a successful treatment for dogs with the canine version of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a paralyzing, and ... > full story -
Muscular Dystrophy: Stem Cells That Repair Injured Muscles Identified
March 5, 2009 Scientists have identified a type of skeletal muscle stem cell that contributes to the repair of damaged muscles in mice, which could have important implications in the treatment of injured, diseased ... > full story -
Muscular Dystrophy: Stem Cell Breakthrough Gives New Hope To Sufferers Of Muscle-Wasting Diseases
March 5, 2009 An experimental procedure that dramatically strengthens stem cells' ability to regenerate damaged tissue could offer new hope to sufferers of muscle-wasting diseases such as myopathy and muscular ... > full story
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