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5 things you should know about mitochondria and mitochondrial diseases
1. Mitochondria are an essential part of the cell and produce over 90% of energy in our bodies'…
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“I got everything taken off me” - How Muscular Dystrophy UK helped Bernard regain the financial support he needs
I used to get the highest rate of support. But when it changed over to Personal Independence…
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Supporting girls and women with Duchenne muscular dystrophy – international recommendations
Women who live with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or are manifesting carriers can have symptoms that…
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Does Duchenne muscular dystrophy only affect men?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is often only associated with people assigned male at birth, as it is…
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New-born SMA screening trial in Thames Valley
Earlier this year, Professor Laurent Servais and his team designed and launched the spinal muscular…
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5 things you should know about SMA
1. SMA is a progressive muscle wasting condition  Over time, SMA causes muscle weakness and loss…
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) MDUK Muscles Matter - Package
As part of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, we split up our past SMA Muscles Matter videos…
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MDUK launches Fatigue Management handbook to support people living with neuromuscular conditions
Fatigue is a very common symptom that so many people with neuromuscular conditions experience.…
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MDUK Muscles Matter 2022 - Friday 15 July round-up
We were joined by Neuromuscular Care Advisors Pam Appleton, from St Georges University Hospital,…
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The assessment results of SMA standards of care in the UK
Earlier this year, a team led by researchers at Newcastle University conducted a study to shed…
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