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Caregiving means that columnist Betty Vertin sometimes misses out on activities with her children who don't have DMD. Finding balance is key.
A recent concert in Singapore was all about finding harmony through the talents that unite us in life, writes columnist.
Last Thursday, I participated in a workshop that used experiential theater to examine healthcare conversations. With a sense of anticipation and hope, I stepped into the unknown, eager to gain ...
Patients are often the best experts on their disease, but what about emergency situations? Columnist Patrick Moeschen shares ...
For the second time, a person with DMD has died of acute liver failure after being treated with the one-time gene therapy Elevidys.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted platform technology designation to the viral vector used in SRP-9003, an ...
Columnist Robin Stemple marks two anniversaries that forever altered his life. Despite the incredible challenges, he feels ...
Following lackluster data from a Phase 2 clinical trial, Pepgen will discontinue developing PGN-ED051, its experimental exon 51-skipping therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The company said ...
As her only son without DMD plays in a statewide all-star football game, columnist Betty Vertin reflects on his tie to his brothers.
During a recent facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) wellness group meeting via Zoom, we each shared how we were feeling about our disease journey. One participant said, “I feel like I’m ...
CureDuchenne is investing $1 million in Entos Pharmaceuticals to support the development of a new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) that aims to overcome the limitations of existing ...
Once again, I’m writing from an uncomfortable chair in an infusion room as my son Max participates in a clinical trial. I frequently visit this room with my three sons — Max, 19; Rowen, 16; and ...