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Types (60)

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Muscular Dystrophy (17)

Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy an Autoimmune Disease?
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?

Becker (Bmd) (17)

9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
Is DMD Hereditary? 6 Facts About Genetic Testing
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More

Congenital (Cmd) (8)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Duchenne (Dmd) (49)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Is DMD Hereditary? 6 Facts About Genetic Testing
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
5 Tests for Diagnosing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Emery Dreifuss (Edmd) (9)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Facioscapulohumeral (Fshd) (7)

Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For

Limb Girdle (Lgmd) (10)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?

Myotonic (Dm) (9)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy

Oculopharyngeal (Opmd) (6)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know

Unknown Type (5)

8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
How Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affects Walking

Treatments (54)

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Weight Control (1)

Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid

Vyondys 53 (Golodirsen) (7)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows

Viltepso (Viltolarsen) (7)

Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?

Speech Therapy (6)

7 Facts About DMD Caregivers Should Know
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Respiratory Therapy (9)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable
Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Respiratory Monitoring (5)

How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider

Range Of Motion Exercises (6)

Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Physical Therapy: What To Expect

Psychiatric Support (1)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider

Prednisone (4)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates

Physical Therapy (30)

Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Pain Management (3)

Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Pacemakers Or Other Heart Devices (2)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook

Occupational Therapy (10)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Occupational Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Does It Look Like?
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?

Nutrition Or Nutritional Support (3)

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Diet for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Foods To Eat and Foods To Avoid

Genetic Counseling (18)

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Does Muscular Dystrophy Show Up on NIPT? What You Should Know
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment

Exondys 51 (Eteplirsen) (7)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?

Emotional Support Or Counseling (6)

7 Facts About DMD Caregivers Should Know
Self-Kindness When Struggling: 6-Minute Guided Meditation (VIDEO)
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist

Emflaza (Deflazacort) (3)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Elevidys (Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Rokl) (6)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows

Duvyzat (Givinostat) (6)

Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Diuretics (1)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More

Clinical Trials (13)

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Stem Cell Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Cost, Benefits, and FAQ

Cardiac Monitoring (8)

How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ

Biphosphonates (1)

DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (Bi Pap) Machine (1)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Beta Blockers (8)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook

Behavioral Therapy (1)

How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Assistive Devices Like Canes, Braces, And Wheelchairs (24)

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Wheelchair Use: Tips and Tools
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis

Assisted Ventilation (4)

Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable

Amondys 45 (Casimersen) (6)

Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Agamree (Vamorolone) (3)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options

Ace Inhibitors (8)

Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Duchenne vs. Becker Muscular Dystrophy: What Are the Differences?
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Topics (62)

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Personal Stories (2)

4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy
8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis

News (10)

Life Expectancy With DMD: Improved Survival Rates
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Is DMD Hereditary? 6 Facts About Genetic Testing
CRISPR Gene Therapy for DMD: 7 Facts To Know

Roles (20)

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Parent (10)

Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
8 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
How Gowers’ Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Caregiver (16)

17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Support Groups: 5 Ways They Can Help
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
How Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affects Walking

Multiple Diagnoses (16)

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Anxiety (4)

How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) (4)

10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) (3)

7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

Back Pain (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Cardiomyopathy (4)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Causes, Symptoms, and Outlook
Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs) (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Depression (3)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD

Epilepsy (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Heart Disease (2)

Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Joint Pain (1)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

Kidney Or Bladder Stones (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Muscular Dystrophy (Md) (3)

Is Muscular Dystrophy an Autoimmune Disease?
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Obesity (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Scoliosis (9)

7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment
Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Sleep Apnea (1)

Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?

Urinary Tract Infection (Uti) (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

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