News on Muscular Dystrophieshttp://www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com/topic/Muscular Dystrophies2010-03-05T12:10:04ZUS bobsled, skeleton teams slide for causes2010-02-24T05:27:51ZAP Newstag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-02-24:/article/US%20bobsled%2C%20skeleton%20teams%20slide%20for%20causes&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Taking advantage of Olympic-year visibility, <a title="United States" href="/topic/United+States" >US</a> bobsled, skeleton teams sliding for causes&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Knowing plenty of eyes will be on their sleds during the Olympic season, the U.S. bobsled and skeleton teams have come up with a way to capitalize.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They're sliding for causes this winter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Startin...Nearly $60.5M raised in MDA Telethon2010-02-25T10:38:55ZAP Newstag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-02-25:/article/Nearly%20%2460.5M%20raised%20in%20MDA%20Telethon&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Organizers: Nearly $60.5M in contributions, pledges in this year's <a title="Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon" href="/topic/Jerry+Lewis+MDA+Telethon" >Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon</a>&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite the tough economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled nearly $60.5 million.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Officials say the funds will allow the <a ...2009 Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon2009-09-07T18:15:53ZGetty Imagestag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2009-09-07:/photo/1686315<a title="Las Vegas" href="/topic/Las+Vegas" >LAS VEGAS</a> - SEPTEMBER 07: <a title="Muscular Dystrophy Association" href="/topic/Muscular+Dystrophy+Association" >Muscular Dystrophy Association</a> national goodwill ambassador Abbey Umali sings during the 44th annual Labor Day Telethon to benefit the MDA at the <a title="South Point Hotel" href="/topic/South+Point+Hotel" >South Point Hotel</a> & Casino September 7, 2009 in Las Vegas, <a title="Nevada" href="/topic/Nevada" >Nevada</a>. This yea...Treatment neutralizes muscular dystrophy in mice2010-02-26T08:35:46ZReuters US Online Report Health Newstag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-02-26:/article/Treatment%20neutralizes%20muscular%20dystrophy%20in%20mice&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;<a title="Chicago" href="/topic/Chicago" >CHICAGO</a> (<a title="Reuters Group plc" href="/topic/Reuters+Group+plc" >Reuters</a>) - U.S. researchers have found a way to block the genetic flaw that causes a common form of muscular dystrophy, the team reported on Thursday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mice injected with a compound that neutralizes faulty gene activity regained the use of muscles frozen by myotonic dystrophy, the researchers said.&lt;/p&...Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - What Are the Symptoms?2009-03-02T09:33:02Zezinearticles.comtag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2009-03-02:/article/Duchenne%20Muscular%20Dystrophy%20-%20What%20Are%20the%20Symptoms%3F<p><p>Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - What Are the Symptoms?</p><p>By Anna Watts</p><p></p><p>Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a devastating genetic disease that destroys the muscles and leads to the formation of an abnormal type of muscle protein called dystrophin. Duchenne muscular dystrophy symptoms include a progressive muscle weakness and wasting among many other things. This disorder usually affects males but is passed on by their mothers. This is refe...Muscular Dystrophy - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments2009-02-28T22:02:54Zezinearticles.comtag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2009-02-28:/article/Muscular%20Dystrophy%20-%20Causes%2C%20Symptoms%20%26%20Treatments<p><p>Muscular Dystrophy - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments</p><p>By Anna Watts</p><p></p><p>If you or someone who know has been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, or MD, then you are most likely curious to understand the causes, symptoms and treatments of MD. Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease that causes different muscles to weaken and worsen with time. There are several different types of MD which can affect different muscles and have various ou...Jerry Lewis awarded humanitarian Oscar2010-03-01T12:25:52ZAP Newstag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-01:/article/Jerry%20Lewis%20awarded%20humanitarian%20Oscar&lt;div id="subtitle"&gt;Academy bestows humanitarian Oscar to <a title="Jerry Lewis" href="/topic/Jerry+Lewis" >Jerry Lewis</a>, who accepts with brief but heartfelt speech&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jerry Lewis, whose success as a philanthropist relied on his ability to endure round-the-clock telethons, accepted his humanitarian award Sunday with a moment of graceful brevity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In a heartfelt — and mercifully short — speech, L...Jerry Lewis to receive Oscars humanitarian award2010-03-01T04:34:35ZAFP Global Editiontag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-01:/article/Jerry%20Lewis%20to%20receive%20Oscars%20humanitarian%20award&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Veteran comedian <a title="Jerry Lewis" href="/topic/Jerry+Lewis" >Jerry Lewis</a> is to be honored with an Oscar statuette for outstanding humanitarian work at next year's <a title="Academy Awards" href="/topic/Academy+Awards" >Academy Awards</a> in Hollywood, officials announced Wednesday.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The 82-year-old funnyman, whose annual telethons for the <a title="Muscular Dystrophy Association" href="/topic/Muscular+Dystrophy+Associ...Scientists Discover Role of Genetic Mutation in Two Forms of MD2010-03-05T11:28:48ZNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseasestag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-05:/article/Scientists%20Discover%20Role%20of%20Genetic%20Mutation%20in%20Two%20Forms%20of%20MD<p>Scientists Discover Role of Genetic Mutation in Two Forms of MD . To ensure a supply of healthy muscle tissue, the body constantly undergoes a process of turnover, whereby it builds new muscle protein while degrading and ridding itself of the old. Scientists believe a malfunction of this process is behind certain types of muscular dystrophies (MD), a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement. New research sup...Myopathy2010-03-05T11:30:21ZNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroketag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-05:/article/Myopathy<p>What is Myopathy?The myopathies are neuromuscular disorders in which the primary symptom is muscle weakness due to dysfunction of muscle fiber. Other symptoms of myopathy can include include muscle cramps, stiffness, and spasm. Myopathies can be inherited (such as the muscular dystrophies) or acquired (such as common muscle cramps). Myopathies are grouped as follows: congenital myopathies: characterized by developmental delays in motor skills; skeletal and facial abnormalities are occasionall...Sex of Adult Mouse Muscle Stem Cells Affects Their Muscle Regeneration Efficiency2010-03-05T11:56:21ZNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseasestag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-05:/article/Sex%20of%20Adult%20Mouse%20Muscle%20Stem%20Cells%20Affects%20Their%20Muscle%20Regeneration%20Efficiency<p>Sex of Adult Mouse Muscle Stem Cells Affects Their Muscle Regeneration Efficiency . Researchers have recently discovered that the sex of cells in a subpopulation of muscle-generating stem cells in adult mice can considerably influence their capacity to repair tissue. The finding may persuade researchers to consider the implication of relying on only male cells or female cells in research, and to report the sex of the stem cells used when publishing their findings. Their work was partly suppor...Adult Mouse Muscle Stem Cells Are Capable of Long-Term Self-Renewal2010-03-05T11:59:42ZNational Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseasestag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-05:/article/Adult%20Mouse%20Muscle%20Stem%20Cells%20Are%20Capable%20of%20Long-Term%20Self-Renewal<p>Adult Mouse Muscle Stem Cells Are Capable of Long-Term Self-Renewal . Researchers have recently discovered that a subpopulation of muscle-generating stem cells in adult mice can replicate themselves up to 300 times over a six-month period. The finding, they believe, demonstrates the feasibility of generating large quantities of adult skeletal muscle stem cells required for use in clinical applications, such as transplantation into the damaged muscles of people with muscular dystrophy. Their w...Myotonia2010-03-05T12:09:59ZNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroketag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-05:/article/Myotonia<p>What is Myotonia?Myotonia is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation. Generally, repeated effort is needed to relax the muscles, and the condition improves after the muscles have warmed-up. Individuals with the disorder may have trouble releasing their grip on objects or may have difficulty rising from a sitting position and a stiff, awkward gait. The disorder can affect all muscle groups. It may be acq...Muscular Dystrophy2010-03-05T12:10:04ZNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroketag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-03-05:/article/Muscular%20Dystrophy<p>What is Muscular Dystrophy?The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of more than 30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement. Some forms of MD are seen in infancy or childhood, while others may not appear until middle age or later. The disorders differ in terms of the distribution and extent of muscle weakness (some forms of MD also affect cardiac muscle), age of onset, rate of progression, and pattern of inheritanc...FASCINATING FACT:2010-02-28T18:41:46ZWENNtag:www.aboutprescriptiondrugs.com,2010-02-28:/article/FASCINATING%20FACT%3A&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;Beloved comedian <a title="Jerry Lewis" href="/topic/Jerry+Lewis" >JERRY LEWIS</a> raised a record $65 million (GBP35.1 million) for the <a title="Muscular Dystrophy Association" href="/topic/Muscular+Dystrophy+Association" >Muscular Dystrophy Association</a>, which funds research to find a cure for the disease, at his annual Labor Day telethon on Monday (01Sep08). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=3171...