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Myotonic Dystrophy

Detailed information on myotonic muscular dystrophy, a common form of muscular disease that affects adults and children.

Could Calcium Blockers Reverse Myotonic Dystrophy Weakness?

Could Calcium Blockers Reverse Myotonic Dystrophy Weakness?

Calcium channel blockers display promise as a potential therapy for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1).

Regular Cycling Helps Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy

Regular Cycling Helps Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy

Cycling for 35 minutes three times a week for 12 weeks led to a 32% increase in overall fitness and maintain them in people with myotonic dystrophy (MD).

Myotonic Dystrophy Affects Control of Gene Expression in the Heart

Myotonic Dystrophy Affects Control of Gene Expression in the Heart

Disruption of a transcription network controlled by MEF2 in heart tissue of people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 affects activity of the minute bits of genetic material called microRNAs responsible for fine-tuning expression of proteins.

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Myotonia Symptoms in Mice With Myotonic Dystrophy Eliminated by Drug Delivery Strategy

Myotonia Symptoms in Mice With Myotonic Dystrophy Eliminated by Drug Delivery Strategy

Researchers have been focusing on ways to minimize some of the disabling symptoms of myotonic dystrophy since a long time.

Researchers Design Small Molecule That Inhibits Pathology Associated With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Researchers Design Small Molecule That Inhibits Pathology Associated With Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

A small molecule blocks an aberrant pathway associated with myotonic dystrophy type 1, the most common form of muscular dystrophy, has been designed by researchers at the University of Illinois.

Study Identifies Risk Factor for Sudden Death in Myotonic Dystrophy Patients

Study Identifies Risk Factor for Sudden Death in Myotonic Dystrophy Patients

Adults with the most common form of muscular dystrophy who have abnormal electrocardiograms are more than three times more likely to suddenly die than patients whose ECGS are normal,

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