Inflammatory Myopathies

MDA Commits $12 Million to Neuromuscular Disease Research

MDA has awarded 38 grants totaling more than $12 million to support research into general muscle health and more than 15 neuromuscular diseases in its program

posted on February 1, 2012 - 10:00am

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has awarded 38 new grants totaling more than $12 million to fund research projects focused on its continuing mission to uncover the causes of, and develop therapies for, the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases in its program. MDA's Board of Directors reviewed and approved the new grants based on recommendations from the Association's Scientific and Medical...

Seeking Participants for hIBM/GNE Clinical Trial

A phase 1 trial of Ultragenyx’ treatment for hereditary inclusion-body myopathy caused by GNE mutations is taking place in New York and California

posted on November 30, 2011 - 2:46pm

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical in Novato, Calif., is developing an experimental treatment for a form of hereditary inclusion-body myopathy, or hIBM, that’s caused by mutations in the GNE gene. This gene codes for a protein that’s needed to make sialic acid. The Ultragenyx product is an extended-release form of sialic acid.

AAN Research Briefs on DM, DMD, LGMD, MG, MMD, SMA

Reports from the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting about Duchenne, limb-girdle and myotonic muscular dystrophies, dermatomyositis, myasthenia gravis and spinal muscular atrophy

posted on April 20, 2011 - 4:49pm

Below are brief reports and links to more information about neuromuscular disease research presented at the 63rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), held in Honolulu April 9-16, 2011.

MDA Awards $13.5 Million in Research Grants

MDA has awarded 44 new grants aimed at uncovering the underlying molecular causes of, and developing therapies for, many of the diseases in its program

posted on February 4, 2011 - 1:22pm

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has awarded 44 grants totaling $13.5 million to support research efforts aimed at advancing understanding of disease processes and uncovering new strategies for treatments and cures of muscular dystrophy and the more than 40 other diseases in the Association’s program. The new grants were reviewed by MDA’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Committees, and approved...

VCP Gene Implicated in Familial ALS, IBM

VCP gene mutations have been linked to some cases of inherited ALS; VCP mutations also are known to cause a form of inclusion-body myopathy

posted on December 22, 2010 - 9:53am

A multinational study group, using cutting-edge "exome sequencing" technology, has uncovered five mutations in the valosin-containing protein (VCP) gene and implicated them as molecular causes of some familial forms of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease).

Biobank Collecting Blood Samples for Neuromuscular Disease Research

People with certain genetic neuromuscular diseases are encouraged to donate blood samples for research; privacy and anonymity assured

posted on December 16, 2010 - 2:33pm

People with genetic neuromuscular diseases who want to “do something for science” now have a way to do so, although they’re unlikely to ever know the results of their good deed.

Does Spirituality Influence Acceptance of Disability?

A new study seeks to investigate the possible relationship between religion/spirituality and disability acceptance

posted on November 10, 2010 - 5:01pm

With approximately 54 million Americans living with disabilities, exploring and understanding factors that might facilitate or hinder acceptance of one’s disability may be an important area of research. But what exactly is the relationship between religious/spiritual attitudes and acceptance or lack of acceptance of disability for people with neuromuscular disorders?

Research Briefs: DMD, FA, DM, PM, IBM, MG, LEMS

News on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Friedreich's ataxia, autoimmune diseases, and cell and gene therapies

posted on September 24, 2010 - 1:39pm

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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