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Types (60)

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Muscular Dystrophy (17)

Muscular Dystrophy: What People Don’t See (Interactive Infographic)
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know

Becker (Bmd) (17)

7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
How Gower’s Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Congenital (Cmd) (8)

Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More

Duchenne (Dmd) (49)

8 Ways To Make a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-Friendly Home: Tips for Stairs and More
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More

Emery Dreifuss (Edmd) (9)

Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know
6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Facioscapulohumeral (Fshd) (7)

4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
Is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic?
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More

Limb Girdle (Lgmd) (10)

How Gower’s Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More

Myotonic (Dm) (9)

4 Famous People With Muscular Dystrophy
7 Signs and Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy To Look For
9 Types of Muscular Dystrophy: Duchenne, Becker, and More
Muscular Dystrophy Life Expectancy: How Long Can You Live With Each Type?

Oculopharyngeal (Opmd) (6)

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

Unknown Type (5)

10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD
7 Signs of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
9 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More
Occupational Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Does It Look Like?

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)

Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More

Viltepso (Viltolarsen) (7)

Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows

Speech Therapy (6)

8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
7 Facts About DMD Caregivers Should Know
Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms

Respiratory Therapy (9)

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
How To Make Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Care More Affordable

Respiratory Monitoring (5)

Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
How Is Muscular Dystrophy Diagnosed? 8 Tests and What To Expect
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist

Range Of Motion Exercises (6)

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
8 Swallowing and Breathing Exercises for Muscular Dystrophy
Is Swimming Resistance Training Safe for Muscular Dystrophy?
9 Muscular Dystrophy Exercises To Try at Home: Stretching and More

Psychiatric Support (1)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider

Prednisone (4)

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

Physical Therapy (30)

Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
10 Tips for Overcoming Learning Disabilities With DMD

Pain Management (3)

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

Pacemakers Or Other Heart Devices (2)

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

Occupational Therapy (10)

6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More

Nutrition Or Nutritional Support (3)

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

Genetic Counseling (18)

Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Progression, and More
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist

Exondys 51 (Eteplirsen) (7)

Find the Best Muscular Dystrophy Treatment: 9 Options
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
Does DMD Impact Life Expectancy? Improved Survival Rates
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More

Emotional Support Or Counseling (6)

Self-Kindness When Struggling: 6-Minute Guided Meditation (VIDEO)
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, and More
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Support Groups: 5 Ways They Can Help
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist

Emflaza (Deflazacort) (3)

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

Elevidys (Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Rokl) (6)

Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
Does DMD Impact Life Expectancy? Improved Survival Rates
Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Duvyzat (Givinostat) (6)

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

Diuretics (1)

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

Clinical Trials (13)

Does DMD Impact Life Expectancy? Improved Survival Rates
How Do You Know if DMD Is Causing Muscle Damage? Monitoring CK Levels
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?

Cardiac Monitoring (8)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Anesthesia: What To Consider

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
How Gower’s Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Does DMD Impact Life Expectancy? Improved Survival Rates

Behavioral Therapy (1)

How Does Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Affect the Brain?

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

Who Treats Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Finding a Specialist
Occupational Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What Does It Look Like?
17 Muscular Dystrophy Medical Devices To Help With Symptoms
8 Things I Wish I Knew About DMD Before My Son’s Diagnosis

Assisted Ventilation (4)

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

Amondys 45 (Casimersen) (6)

Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy a Rare Disease? 7 Must-Knows
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Does DMD Impact Life Expectancy? Improved Survival Rates
Can Exon-Skipping Therapy Help Treat DMD?

Agamree (Vamorolone) (3)

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

Ace Inhibitors (8)

How Gower’s Sign Can Show Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Does DMD Impact Life Expectancy? Improved Survival Rates
DMD Gene Therapies and Treatments: How Do They Work?
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

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)

Is DMD Hereditary? 6 Facts About Genetic Testing
4 Early Signs of Muscular Dystrophy in Babies
Does DMD Affect the Heart? Cardiomyopathy, Heart Disease, and More
Does DMD Impact Life Expectancy? Improved Survival Rates

Expertise Level (32)

Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
Myotonic Dystrophy vs. Muscular Dystrophy: How They Differ
Stem Cell Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Cost, Benefits, and FAQ
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More

Format (53)

Can Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cause Enlarged Calves?
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Dystrophin, Gowers’ Sign, and More
Is DMD Hereditary? 6 Facts About Genetic Testing
Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

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
8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More
Is Muscular Dystrophy Painful? What You Need To Know

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) (4)

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

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)

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

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs) (1)

Stages of DMD: 10 Signs of Progression To Watch For

Depression (3)

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

Epilepsy (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Heart Disease (2)

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

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)

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

Obesity (1)

8 Muscular Dystrophy-Related Conditions: Psychiatric Conditions and More

Scoliosis (9)

6 Muscular Dystrophy Facts You Should Know
Why Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Less Common in Girls?
Bethlem Myopathy: Symptoms, Life Expectancy, Treatment
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Physical Therapy: What To Expect

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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