muscular dystrophy
noun
: any of a group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive wasting of muscles compare becker muscular dystrophy, duchenne muscular dystrophy
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People with neurodegenerative disease: Some studies suggest creatine may be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, ALS, and muscular dystrophy by improving exercise capacity and clinical outcomes.
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Staff Author, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
In 1956, Enzo suffered the greatest tragedy of his life when Dino, his beloved son, died at age 24 from complications of muscular dystrophy.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
Blanchard’s mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, convinced everyone in their town that Gypsy struggled with leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and other ailments, forcing Gypsy into a wheelchair.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 10 July 2024
Gene therapy for muscular dystrophy The Food and Drug Administration approved gene therapy for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, said NPR.
—Harold Maass, The Week Us, theweek, 18 Apr. 2024
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Staff Author, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
In 1956, Enzo suffered the greatest tragedy of his life when Dino, his beloved son, died at age 24 from complications of muscular dystrophy.
—Bob Sorokanich, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
Blanchard’s mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, convinced everyone in their town that Gypsy struggled with leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and other ailments, forcing Gypsy into a wheelchair.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 10 July 2024
Gene therapy for muscular dystrophy The Food and Drug Administration approved gene therapy for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, said NPR.
—Harold Maass, The Week Us, theweek, 18 Apr. 2024
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