More than 30 rare muscular dystrophy types cause progressive muscle weakness from inherited gene mutations. Combined, they affect about 1 in 5,000 to 8,000 people. Common subtypes vary by age of onset ...

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 ...

Fuchs’ dystrophy is an eye condition that causes the death of cells in the inner lining of the cornea. This may lead to the accumulation of fluid in the cornea and negatively affect vision. One of the ...

Nine people around the world who have been living with unexplained, muscular dystrophy-like symptoms may now have an answer for what is causing the progressive muscle weakness in their body's ...

The purpose of this report is to re-evaluate such a therapeutic program in muscular dystrophy when the drugs are used singly, in combination and with or without exercise. Objective serial measurements ...