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| | Muscular Dystrophy |
 | | Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body move. | | | The life expectancy (in other words, how long a person may live) for many of these forms of muscular dystrophy depends on the degree to which a person's muscles are weakened as well as how much the heart and lungs are affected. | | | Myotonic (pronounced: my-uh-tah-nick) dystrophy (MMD) is a form of muscular dystrophy in which the muscles have difficulty relaxing. |
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http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/bones/muscular_dystrophy.html
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| | muscular dystrophy physical therapy New resources for muscular dystrophy physical therapy |
| | Muscular Dystrophy does not endorse any particular treatment, practice, resource, or therapy... | | | muscular dystrophy) Vestibular and balance therapy Modalities (i.e., hydrotherapy, heat, ice, ultrasound, massage, electrical stimulation) Wound care Patient and family education Home health physical... | | | Physical therapy to prevent contractures (a condition in... |
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http://www.1st-physical-therapy.info/musculardystrophyphysicaltherapy
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
| | The NINDS supports a broad program of research on MD. The goals of these studies are to understand MD and to develop techniques to diagnose, treat, prevent, and ultimately cure muscular dystrophy. | | | There are many forms of muscular dystrophy, some noticeable at birth (congenital muscular dystrophy), others in adolescence (Becker MD), but the 3 most common types are Duchenne, facioscapulohumeral, and myotonic. | | | NINDS health-related material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke or any other Federal agency. |
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http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/md/md.htm
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| | Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy - A Great Resource of Information |
| | Jordan has Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy, the fastest progressing form of MD. Although it affects the lower body first, causing most children to be wheelchair bound by their early teens, it continues... | | | cure headache migraine natural & duschenne muscular dystrophy, get it he... | | | This form of MD often requires children to use... |
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http://www.totallymuscle.com/duchennesmusculardystrophy_2
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| | MedlinePlus: Muscular Dystrophy |
| | Muscular Dystrophy (MD) (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary | | | Physical Therapy (Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research) | | | Genetics Home Reference: Myotonic dystrophy (National Library of Medicine) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/musculardystrophy.html
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| | Welcome - Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | Muscular Dystrophy Association researchers are at the forefront of international research; they already know the genetic faults responsible for several conditions and are investigating possible treatments. | | | A It is a name given to several different conditions which have in common the breakdown of muscle fibres leading to weak and wasted muscles. | | | The reason for this is back in the 1950s and 60s when scientists started to research the field, they recommended that the general diagnosis of ‘muscular dystrophy’ which was often given, should be separated into various distinct forms of the condition and many other allied neuromuscular conditions. |
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http://www.mdawa.asn.au/pages/q_and_a.shtml
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. | | | MDA supports more research on neuromuscular diseases than any other private-sector organization in the world. | | | MDA scientists are in the forefront of gene therapy research and have uncovered the genetic defects responsible for several forms of muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), childhood spinal muscular atrophy, and several other neuromuscular conditions. |
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http://www.charitywire.com/charity99
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand Inc |
| | On this site, you will find information about the Muscular Dystophy Association of New Zealand (MDA) and some of the more than sixty neuromuscular conditions that the MDA covers. | | | We are always pleased to hear from people who have visited our site, and if you have any useful anecdotes, comments, constructive criticism or views please email us on info@mda.org.nz | | | You will also find news about MDA national and branch events and activities, photos from events and information of interest and relevance to people with a neuromuscular condition, their familites, their carers, teachers, employers, supporters, medical professionals and other interested people. |
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http://www.mda.org.nz
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| | ©Muscular Dystrophy Ireland |
| | Muscular Dystrophy Ireland provides support to persons with neuromuscular conditions and their families through the provision of a range of support services. | | | To find out more details, click on any of the above links. |
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http://www.mdi.ie
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Campaign |
| | It has pioneered the search for treatments and cures for over 40 years and provides practical, medical and emotional support to people affected by the condition. | | | The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the only UK charity focusing on all muscular dystrophies and allied disorders. |
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http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org
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| | EP Associations - The Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | Last year more than 4,000 children ages 6 to 21 spent a free week at camp - what many call "the best week of the year." Each camper is paired with a volunteer counselor who helps the child with practical matters and makes sure s/he joins in the fun. | | | MDA is currently funding research on several promising fronts, including the use of donated stem cells, gene therapy and drug therapy. | | | The Association provides a network of more than 230 hospital-affiliated medical clinics across the country, each staffed by doctors familiar with these rare conditions, as well as social workers, physical and respiratory therapists and other health professionals. |
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http://www.eparent.com/resources/associations/mda.htm
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| | Muscular Dystrophy School Search |
| | The goals of treatment include the prevention of complications associated with weakness and decreased mobility. (4) Complications include contractures (fixed joints), spinal curvature, cardiomyopathy (heart muscle weakness), and an ineffective respiratory system because of a weakened diaphragm. | | | Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder characterized by skeletal muscle fiber degeneration which leads to gradually declining muscle strength and bulk. There are a variety of types of muscular dystrophy. | | | A number of research studies are being conducted in the hopes of finding a way to stop or reverse the destruction of muscle that occurs in muscular dystrophy. These projects include gene therapy, stem cell research, pharmaceutical, and dietary studies. |
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http://www.youthprogramcentral.com/schools/muscular.html
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | MDA works in your community to combat neuromuscular diseases through 1) basic and applied scientific investigation, 2) local comprehensive programs of medical services and clinical care, and 3)widespread professional and public health education. | | | Those parents firmly believed that there are no incurable diseases, only diseases for which no treatments have yet been found. | | | Locally, MDA is available to serve anyone with one of the neuromuscular diseases in the Association's program. |
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http://www.volunteersolutions.org/org/6151124.html
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | “The Muscular Dystrophy Association has played an integral part in our lives in the last few years,” says Ann Anderson. “From assistance with medical equipment to the clinic at the Medical University to the | | | By Bill Perry Staff Writer Elizabeth Anderson, the vibrant 13-year-old daughter of Tom and Ann Anderson, is afflicted with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Diagnosed at 6, Elizabeth’s muscles have continued to deteriorate, but hope for a cure runs high in the Anderson household. |
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http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/pub/3_23/news/1167-1.html
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| | The Muscular Dystrophy Association provides information and support services to individuals, families, and carers affected by neuromuscular disorders. | | | with your financial support and assitance, MDA can provide these programs and services. | | | Welcome to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of South Australia and Northern Territory. |
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http://www.mdasa.org.au
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Italian Association |
| | The Sections carry out social work and medical assistance - to a wide extent rehabilitative, and some Sections run rehabilitation, prevention and research day-centres in close collaboration with universities and the Public Health Service. | | | to promote scientific research and health information on progressive dystrophy using all possible means; | | | Because of this view, the association preferred and backed its widespread propagation thoughout Italy by means of its various sections, some of which operate in a difficult reality, such as in the central-southern regions, where cases of individuals being cut off from the rest of society can still be found. |
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| | Muscular Dystrophy / Family Village Library |
| | This group will discuss the blunt realities of life with DMD, ways to cope with DMD, treatments and hopeful cures, and how to maintain a good quality of life with DMD. | | | MDA's Medical Advisory and Scientific Advisory committees review projects that will increase knowledge in the neuromuscular field and may lead to treatments or cures for muscular dystrophy and related disorders. | | | MDA fights forty neuromuscular diseases through a worldwide research effort, a nationwide program of medical services, and professional and public health education. |
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http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_md.htm
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder characterized by rapidly progressive muscle weakness which starts in the legs and pelvis and later affects the whole body. | | | There is progressive muscle weakness of the legs and pelvis, which is associated with a loss of muscle mass (wasting). |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000705.htm
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association MDA Carnival |
| | All we need is YOU to make it happen.. | | | MDA helps adults and kids who have diseases that make their muscles get weaker and weaker. | | | There are no cures for muscular dystrophy – but with your help, there can be! |
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http://www.mdacarnival.org
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | MDA oversees a network of 230 hospital-affiliated clinics providing diagnosis and treatment; | | | Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a U.S. organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals and the general public. | | | Research and clinical trials on treatments for Lou Gehrig's disease are conducted in 30 MDA/ALS centers; |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscular_Dystrophy_Association
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| | DECA - Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | The Association is on the threshold of delivering treatments and cures for more than 40 muscle-wasting disorders that affect more than a million Americans, including nine forms of muscular dystrophy, Lou Gehrig's disease, spinal muscular atrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and other myopathies. | | | MDA serves adults and children with neuromuscular diseases at 240 hospital-affiliated clinics nationwide, and offers an unparalleled program of medical and support services. | | | In 2004, MDA sponsored a 90 week-long camp sessions in 42 states and Puerto Rico for more than 4,100 children and their one-on-one volunteer counselors. |
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http://www.deca.org/nab/mda.htm
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| | CBBB Wise Giving Alliance |
| | MDA oversees a network of 230 clinics that supply both initial diagnoses and follow-up treatment for neuromuscular diseases. | | | Research grants are awarded to physicians and scientists seeking treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases. | | | At 30 MDA/ALS centers, scientists conduct research and clinical trials on treatments of "Lou Gehrig's Disease." MDA's website provides current information for those concerned about neuromuscular diseases and allows users to ask questions to physicians and experts and receive personal responses. |
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http://www.give.org/reports/care_dyn.asp?278
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| | Charity.com: Muscular Dystrophy Association - August 2003 |
| | They’re also developing and testing potential treatments, including gene transfer and repair, stem cell therapy, drug treatments and enzyme replacement therapy. | | | MDA funds some 400 teams of researchers around the world who are uncovering the causes of neuromuscular diseases. | | | The 40-plus diseases in MDA’s program include nine forms of muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), spinal muscular atrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and other neuromuscular conditions. |
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http://www.charity.com/commda.shtml
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| | DMD DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY |
| | Becker dystrophy is like a less severe form of Duchenne dystrophy. | | | The muscular dystrophies are a group of muscle diseases which have three features in common: they are hereditary; they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of weakness. | | | Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD), which is most often of autosomal recessive inheritance, may be difficult or impossible to distinguish from BMD which is X-linked recessive. |
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http://www.mda.org.au/specific/mdadmd.html
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association - Go Milpitas! |
| | Most important, MDA is making landmark achievements in research for cures and treatments for these devastating neuromuscular diseases. | | | MDA is a voluntary health agency determined to conquer 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect hundreds of thousands of Americans. | | | Local patients are provided with clinic visits, wheelchairs, braces, support groups and a summer camp program. |
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http://www.gomilpitas.com/mda.htm
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association Diseases |
| | Juvenile Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA, SMA3 or KW) | | | Infantile Progressive Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA, SMA1 or WH) | | | If you have comments or questions about our Web site, please e-mail us at mda@mdausa.org. |
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http://www.mdausa.org/disease
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| | CPSP's Muscular Dystrophy Association Page |
| | The Muscular Dystrophy Association offers opportunities for university students to gain practical experience while developing public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, education and organizational skills. | | | Responsibilities for MDA interns include recruitment of new sponsors for fundraising projects, implementation of fundraising programs in local companies, distribution of program materials and development and implementation of a public awareness program. | | | Volunteers will help MDA fundraising staff write and distribute radio/television public service announcements and press releases, help prepare presentations for local organizations, and help coordinate various fundraising events such as the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon, Lock Ups, mobile programs and Shamrocks Against Dystrophy. |
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http://www.albany.edu/cpsp/sites/m/m8.html
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| | HAWAII - Muscular Dystrophy Association Volunteer Opportunities |
| | Thank you for your interest in the Muscular Dystrophy Association. | | | We are always seeking help with our many activities and events that we have year round. | | | Please contact the MDA Honolulu office for further information on how you can contribute to our wonderfully rewarding cause. |
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http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/mdavolunteer
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| | Muscular Dystrophy / Atrophy |
| | Peroneal Muscular Atrophy (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease), Friedreich's Ataxia, Dejerine-Sottas Disease. | | | Spinal Muscular Atrophies: Motor Neurone Disease Infantile Progressive Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease), Juvenile Progressive Muscular Atrophy (Kugelberg- Welander Disease), Benign Congenital Hypotonia, Adult Progressive Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Aran-Duchenne Type) | | | Muscular Dystrophy Group Of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/muscular.html
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| | SHOP.COM - CareCode: Muscular Dystrophy Association - SHOP.COM |
| | The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency — a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. | | | Click here to read the Terms and Conditions | | | SHOP.COM - CareCode: Muscular Dystrophy Association - SHOP.COM |
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http://www.shop.com/amos/cc/main/ccdoncod/act/MDA/ccsyn/260
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy signs historic agreement with biotech to identify new Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug treatments | | | Parent Project MD gives 1 million dollar grant to PTC Therapeutics | | | One cup of HerbaGreen® Tea provides you with over 100 mg of polyphenols, yet is caffeine and calorie-free! |
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | America's letter carriers have helped lead the search for cure for neuromuscular diseases for half a century. | | | The NALC was the first national sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and letter carriers are among MDA's top fund-raisers, collecting more than $20 million in the past 15 years alone to finance research and provide care and services for children and adults with muscular dystrophies. | | | 50 Years of NALC Support - Brief history of NALC's support of MDA |
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http://www.nalc.org/commun/mda
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| | IAFF: Across the IAFF |
| | The total is almost two and a half times what fire fighters had collected in the 2004 boot drive. | | | Sales of the “Men of Fire” and “Women of Fire” calendars benefit the MDA. | | | November 8, 2005 - Buffalo, NY Local 282 teamed up with MDA to hit the streets and conduct its first traditional boot drive, raising a record-breaking $15,243 in only two hours. |
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http://www.iaff.org/across/mda.html
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| | Muscular Dystrophy Association |
| | This page is to inform people on the Local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Rochester, NY | | | This organization has informed us they are qualified to receive tax deductible contributions. | | | Enter your search words or phrases and press GO! |
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http://www.wecaretoo.com/Organizations/NY/mdar.html
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