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Supporting someone living with myasthenia gravis – share your experience to further new treatment decisions
Reviewing the impact of myasthenia gravis on caregivers An important factor in NICE’s decision…
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(Sky)dive into research – my chat with Professor Volker Straub
Researchers often highlight the importance of teamwork. I worked in an academic environment for…
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US FDA advisory committee votes on Sarepta SRP-9001 gene therapy to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy ahead of a FDA’s final decision
UPDATE: On 24 May 2023, Roche published an update in which they stated that the FDA's final…
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Anne and Trevor Peterson are stood with lots of medals on one arm each, with their other arm around each other. They are smiling.
Mother’s promise to dying son to continue making a difference
Anne shared her emotional story with thousands of people when she officially started this year’s…
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Meet the #TeamOrange runners going the distance at Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10k to help fight muscle-wasting conditions
We are excited to welcome the thousands of runners joining us at the historic Bidwells Oxford Town…
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“They encouraged us not to downplay the worst days”: Dad Dean reflects on helpline’s invaluable support
When we first learned that Esmae and Grace both had limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, we found the…
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“Sometimes, having the heating on is the only way I can stop my muscles hurting – so what happens when people like me can’t afford the energy bill?”
I have rigid spine syndrome muscular dystrophy (RSMD). My condition mostly affects my back, neck,…
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Gabby Logan on turning 50 and her favourite memories in her five years as MDUK’s president
Back in 2018, when I met up with MDUK to talk about the charity and its origins, I was absolutely…
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Good luck to all our MDUK marathon runners going the extra mile for people living with muscle-wasting conditions
Good luck Gitte Three years ago, keen runner Gitte was diagnosed with myositis, a rare auto-immune…
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“I’ll just do it the Josie way!”: What it’s like living with muscular dystrophy as a five-year-old
Josie is a fun loving, artistic five-year-old who loves school, swimming, playing with her little…
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