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Human muscle stem cells isolated
Researchers have successfully isolated human muscle stem cells and shown that the cells could robustly replicate and repair damaged muscles when grafted onto an injured site. Read More
New allied health resource for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
A Practice Brief focusing on foot care for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is now available. Read More
The drug that could help Aussie boys walk tall
Australian boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) stand to improve their quality of life if a breakthrough drug gets approved. Read More
Most Powerful Arm Wins Australian Design Biennale Award
The Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) handed out its 2014 awards as part of this year's Australian Design Biennale in Hobart last weekend. Read More
Prosensa Announces 3rd Quarter 2014 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Developments
Recently Prosensa provided reports on their financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2014 as well as an update on the regulatory plans and re-dosing for drisapersen, our lead exon-skipping drug candidate, and next steps for our follow-on exon skipping compounds for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Read More
It’s finally here
The much anticipated worldwide survey to better understand healthcare for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy - has just gone live. The Care-NMD survey will provide information about the current state of care for people with DMD all around Australia. This survey has already been completed in 19 countries. Read More
Stem Cells could hold rejuvination properties for muscle diseases
As we age, the cells responsible for helping to maintain, repair and build our muscle tissue are not exhausted. They are simply not being given the right instructions to carry out the work. Changing this communication problem could provide a way to treat muscular dystrophy. Read More
Order of Australia for Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis has become an honorary member of the Order of Australia for his services supporting muscular dystrophy. Read More
Steven’s pride at landing dream job at club
Cairns resident, Steven, a long-time supporter of the Northern Pride, lands a jobs with his favourite club. Read More
Mandurah man to ride the Dwellingup 100
JOHN Halford has taken part in the Dwellingup 100 for the past two years and this year gets the chance to ride for someone who can’t. Read More