Tag: Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)

News, Research

Researchers at SUNY Binghamton Seek Participants for BMD Biomarker and Patient-Reported Outcomes Study

MDA Staff

Researchers at the State University of New York at Binghamton’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences are seeking participants living with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) to participate in a biomarker and patient-reported outcomes study. The purpose of the Becker Muscular Dystrophy Biomarker and Patient-Reported Outcomes Study is to learn more about disease progression in patients . . .

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Personal Stories, Adults, Living with Muscular Dystrophy

Hiker with BMD Checks in from the Camino de Santiago

Bryan Steward

Bryan Steward, who lives with Becker muscular dystrophy, set out to hike the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain last month. As he nears the end of his journey, he checked in again with us to update us on his progress. Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, two other Camino hikers whose film I’ll Push You will be released in a one-night only screening at select theaters nationwide on November 2 and will benefit MDA, respond to Bryan’s entries with wisdom from their own journey.

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Living with Muscular Dystrophy

Hiker with BMD’s Update from the Camino de Santiago

Bryan Steward
Camino de Santiago

Bryan Steward, who lives with Becker muscular dystrophy, is hiking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain, and he just checked in with us to update us on his progress. Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, two other Camino hikers whose film I’ll Push You will be released in a one-night only screening at select theaters nationwide on November 2 and will benefit MDA, respond to Bryan with memories from their own journey.

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MDA Ambassadors

Meet Owen, MDA’s 2016 South Dakota State Goodwill Ambassador

Clarissa Young

Hometown: Brandon, SD Diagnosis: I have Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD). BMD’s onset is usually in late childhood or adolescence. Generalized weakness first affects muscles of the hips, pelvic area, thighs and shoulders. Calves are often enlarged. There can be significant heart involvement. Favorite School Subject/Activities: I am in 3rd grade and my favorite subjects are reading and . . .

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Research

Recap: Our 2016 Becker Muscular Dystrophy Conference

Amy Madsen

On Sept. 24, we held our annual Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) Conference aimed at connecting families with researchers and other individuals living with BMD. The conference took place in Washington, D.C., and featured a wide range of topics that included understanding the root causes of BMD, how genetics and other factors contribute to the variation . . .

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