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Statement from Kristin Stephenson, Vice President Policy & Advocacy Muscular Dystrophy Association:The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is committed to bringing safe and effective treatments and cures to children and adults living with life-threatening neuromuscular diseases as quickly as possible. To this end, MDA has invested more than $1 billion in research grants that fund groundbreaking . . .
Press Release: Continued increases observed in multiple measures of muscle function in SMA children treated with ISIS-SMN Rx Statement from MDA Scientific Program Officer Amanda Haidet-Phillips, Ph.D.: “We are excited to see that Isis Pharmaceuticals reported positive results from patients who were enrolled in their Phase 2 trial and who continued to receive the drug after the . . .
Press Release: Akashi Therapeutics Reports Positive Clinical Data on HT-100 in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Statement from MDA Scientific Program Officer Laura Hagerty, Ph.D.: “Data from this ongoing clinical trial shows that boys with DMD who were treated with HT-100 demonstrated improvements in muscle strength. If these positive trial results are borne out in future . . .
On June 11, Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. released an update on its ongoing open-label Phase 2 clinical study of ISIS-SMNRx in infants with Type I spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The data showed that infants treated with ISIS-SMNRx have shown continued increases in median event-free survival, positive results in muscle function tests, and attainment of important developmental . . .
Background: On June 9th, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft containing guidance to assist drug companies working to develop drugs for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and related diseases including Becker muscular dystrophy, DMD-associated cardiomyopathy and symptomatic DMD carrier status in females. The guidance relates FDA perspective on a number . . .
Press Release: Novel Cellular Therapeutic Approach for ALS Gets FDA Clearance for First-In-Human Trials Statement from MDA Scientific Program Officer Amanda Haidet-Phillips, Ph.D.: “This is a promising development in the quest for treatments and cures for ALS. Approval of the Investigational New Drug Application (IND) by the FDA clears the way for a clinical trial of . . .
National Endurance Program Actively Recruiting Participants for Signature Half / Full Marathon Events this Fall CHICAGO, June 1, 2015 — The Muscular Dystrophy Association is offering an exclusive opportunity for anyone interested in participating in the sold out 2015 Bank of America Chicago and Marine Corps Marathons to secure guaranteed entry by signing up through . . .
Barrier-free, weeklong camp for kids with neuromuscular disease offers ‘Awesome Adventures’ CHICAGO, May 20, 2015 – The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is set to kick off another season of summer camp. Now in its 60th year, MDA summer camp supports families by hosting thousands of kids fighting muscular dystrophy and other life-threatening diseases that severely . . .
PHILADELPHA, May 11, 2015 — Opening weekend at Camelback Lodge and Indoor Waterpark helped bring huge success to the 28th annual MDA Ride for Life event held on May 1-3, which raised more than $1.1 million to benefit families affected by muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases. Located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains, . . .
By Jenny Imhoff Today marks the beginning of a long weekend for many Americans. It’s a time to soak up the last days of summer sun and gather with friends and family. For many Americans, Labor Day weekend also has been synonymous with MDA, thanks to its long-running telethon. My family was very lucky to . . .
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