Genetic testing, often via a blood sample, can confirm a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. It can also identify specific gene mutations to help guide treatment and determine whether or not someone is a ...

Genetic testing is available for adults as well as in vitro embryos, fetuses, newborns, and older children. Adults Adults planning to have children are advised to get genetic testing for muscular ...

Early detection is critical for combating Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In today's Academic Minute, part of University at Albany Week, Bijan Dey looks into better testing methods. Dey is a principal ...

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare neurological condition that causes severe muscle weakness and intellectual ...

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company today announced its partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to offer sponsored, ...

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that weakens and damages muscles. It can worsen with age. However, its symptoms are less severe than those of ...

This quick alphabetical guide will help you feel more confident when talking about muscular dystrophy with your doctor and loved ones. Muscular dystrophy is the name for a group of genetic diseases ...

The X-linked neuromuscular disorder Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which historically has been diagnosed in boys between the ages of 3 and 6 years, has become an important candidate for newborn ...

Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) is a disease that affects certain muscles. Individuals with CMD may experience symptoms such as muscle weakness and joint problems. “Congenital” means present since ...