Think back to when you were 16. It may have been a time of excitement, optimism, awkwardness, and questionable style choices. These feelings during adolescence are universal – and are also experienced by young adults with neuromuscular diseases. Like all teenagers, the youth served by MDA have incredible talents, aspirations and promise. They also . . .
The more I do with MDA, the more I learn about all that MDA is doing behind the scenes for our families. The 2016 Clinical Conference is a great example. The conference convenes world-renowned medical professionals to share best practice and discuss research advances — all for the benefit of MDA families. To attend as . . .
Editor’s note: This blog is adapted from remarks Joe delivered today at the opening session of the 2016 MDA Clinical Conference MDA has been a part of my family’s life ever since I was diagnosed with SMA Type 2 at the MDA Care Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and being a part of the MDA family has . . .
During the last few years, we have witnessed unprecedented progress fueled by an astounding volume of research and improvements in care for kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away strength and mobility. I have been working in the neuromuscular community for more than 15 years, and I am energized . . .
