Genetic factors that determine the severity of myotonic dystrophy type 1
Researchers involved in the OPTIMISTIC trial have published a scientific paper that identifies genetic factors that influence the severity of myotonic dystrophy type 1.
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Sam swaps his suit for a running vest for the Great North Run
23/08/2019Sam, who has been a carer for his best friend, Ryan, for eight years will be taking on the Great North Run in September.
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Tributes paid to determined twins
07/08/2019Loving tributes have been paid to the determination of twin brothers in North East Derbyshire who lived with Becker MD and who have died within 12 months of one another.
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Muscular Dystrophy UK calls for Changing Places toilets at all Premier League clubs
07/08/2019Muscular Dystrophy UK is urging all Premier League clubs to install Changing Places toilets as the start of the 2019/20 season approaches.
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Genome editing reverses paralysis in mouse model of congenital muscular dystrophy
24/07/2019A new study has shown that editing a ‘modifier’ gene can prevent and reverse symptoms in a mouse model of congenital muscular dystrophy type 1A.
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NICE issues final guidance on Spinraza
24/07/2019Today, NICE has published its final guidance for the SMA treatment Spinraza.
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Highlights from international myotonic dystrophy conference
22/07/2019Our Research Communications Manager, Dr Jenny Sharpe, recently attended the twelfth meeting of the International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium (IDMC) in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Changing Places Awareness Day 2019
19/07/2019Today is Changing Places Awareness Day – the annual event that highlights the importance of fully-accessible toilets needed by more than a quarter of a million people in the UK.
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Highlights from the 2019 FSH Society International Research Congress
15/07/2019The FSH Society International Research Congress was held in France, on 19-20 June 2019
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Changing Places Awareness Day is coming
12/07/2019Changing Places Awareness Day is on 19 July- find out how you can show your support.
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Couple set to show anything is possible at the Great North Run
11/07/2019Newly engaged couple, Evan & Abi are preparing to take on the Great North Run together in less than two months time. Evan will be pushing Abi the 13.1 mile route in her wheelchair.