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BJP leader, wife, 2 children die by suicide in MP's Vidisha
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In a shocking incident, an ex-corporator from the BJP and his wife and their two children - who were suffering from muscular dystrophy - died by suicide in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday evening, said the police.
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Awareness walk advocating inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in societ
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI/PNN): On the occasion of the "International Day of Persons with Disabilities" (IDPD) 2022, Ayushkama Foundation organized an "Awareness Walk for Equal Participation of Persons with Disabilities", at the Central Vista Avenue, India Gate, New Delhi. The organ
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PM Modi appreciates efforts of Himachal's health centre in spreading aware
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In the 95th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about "Muscular Dystrophy" and appreciated the efforts of a health centre in Himachal Pradesh's solan in spreading awareness about it.
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National Advocacy Summit on Muscular Dystrophy held by Ayushkama Foundatio
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI/PNN): Ayushkama Foundation in Collaboration with PPMD South India organized "Muscular Dystrophy: National Advocacy summit 2022", on October 9, Sunday, at India Habitat Center, New Delhi.
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Study: New technologies can be key to producing effective therapies for fa
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Portsmouth [England], September 27 (ANI): A genetic mutation causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which affects one in every 5,000 boys born. Because the affected gene is located on the X chromosome, girls are carriers of the mutant gene but only very rarely develop the disease (one
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Cancer drug has potential to treat muscular dystrophy: Study
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): According to a new study, a group of researchers found that a cancer drug available at present could have the potential to treat muscular dystrophy.
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Research: Cancer drug shows potential as muscular dystrophy treatment
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 30 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that an existing cancer drug could have potential as a treatment for muscular dystrophy.
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New study shows certain exercises can help with muscular dystrophy
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Orono (Maine) [US], March 26 (ANI): According to research led by the University of Maine, certain activities may help strengthen muscles affected by muscular dystrophy. It was figured out by stimulating zebrafish and watching them work out.
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Research shows certain exercises can help with muscular dystrophy
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): Muscular dystrophy is a debilitating disease that causes the weakness and breakdown of skeletal muscles that progressively worsen over time, according to a team of University of Maine researchers.
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Cellular therapy improves signs, symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy:
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): A recent clinical trial led by the University of California has shown that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Steroid treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy may depend on time of d
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ohio [US], February 22 (ANI): Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and other systemic damage. Every year, about 20,000 children are diagnosed with it. Now, a new study has reported that the time of day for providing the drug may be c
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Delhi HC expresses displeasure over no treatment provided to children suff
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed its displeasure over treatment not yet provided to the children suffering from the rare disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) despite the direction of the court. and directed to start the treatment immediately
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