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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and You

WebThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) and You. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers reasonably priced health care coverage to millions of Americans who are uninsured. Apply now! …

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Medical Management

WebZolgensma, the first-ever FDA-approved gene-replacement therapy for any neuromuscular disease, is a non-infectious viral vector that delivers missing genes to patients with …

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Mental Health Hub Muscular Dystrophy Association

WebMental Health Hub. According to the CDC, adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities. 1 Mental …

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Medical Management

WebThanks to advances in many areas of medicine, such as cardiology and pulmonology, people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in the 21st century are living longer …

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Independent Living and PCA Support Resources

WebIndependent Living and PCA Support Resources. There are many components to living independently as a young adult, including accessible housing, financial education, and …

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Myotonic Dystrophy (DM)

WebThe classic form of DM1 becomes symptomatic between the second and fourth decades of life. In these patients, average lifespan is reduced. Patients diagnosed with DM1 have …

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Medical Management

WebMedical interventions and technology have vastly improved the quality of life for people with ALS by assisting with breathing, nutrition, mobility, and communication. Proper …

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Virginia Commonwealth University

WebVirginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. 11958 W. Broad Street. 4th Floor. Richmond, VA 23233. See map: Google Maps. Phone: (804) 828-9350. MDA is the #1 …

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The Importance Of Mental Health

WebMental health is a crucial factor in overall wellness, regardless of a patient’s diagnosis. “In medicine, we need to be thinking about the whole person, and when we think about …

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Medical Management

WebThanks to general medical advances, particularly in cardiology, people with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) are living longer in the 21st century than in previous decades. As of …

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

WebIntense research is being conducted in many areas related to ALS, from basic science seeking the roots of the disease to therapy development to find effective treatments. …

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MDA Virtual Learning: Updates in Research and Treatment …

WebMDA is the #1 health nonprofit advancing research, care and advocacy for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.

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Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD)

WebThe pattern of muscle loss in BMD usually begins with the hips and pelvic area, the thighs, and the shoulders. To compensate for weakening muscles, a person with BMD may walk …

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State Resource Guide New York

Web5 of 6 Special Format Library New York State Library, Talking Book and Braille Library Phone: (518) 474-5935 Toll free: (800) 342-3688 Fax: (518) 486-1957

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Inclusion-Body Myositis (IBM)

WebThe muscles that lift the front of the foot also may be affected. Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is one of the most common disabling inflammatory myopathies among patients older …

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Agenda Announced for 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

WebNEW YORK, December 14, 2023 – The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced the agenda and Chairs for the 2024 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference being held …

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Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD)

WebMuscular dystrophies in general are genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles. Babies with congenital muscular dystrophy are weak at birth and may …

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Caring for your Mental Health

WebCaring for Your Mental Health. Mental health, or emotional resilience, can be defined as an individual’s ability to cope with normal life challenges, manage a range of emotions — …

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Inclusion-Body Myositis (IBM)

WebInclusion-body myositis (IBM) primarily affects men, although women can be affected. It occurs mainly in those older than age 50.1 IBM usually begins with the gradual onset of …

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