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In January 2021, the UK Government published the UK Rare Disease Framework, laying out the 4 main…
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MDUK Chair, Prof Mike Hanna and MDUK’s Director of Research, Dr Kate Adcock spoke at the event.…
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While some people living with muscle-wasting conditions tell us of the social isolation they feel,…
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Having a muscle-wasting condition often means adjusting to a new and unexpected reality, and many…
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Here at MDUK, we are celebrating the success of Oxford Town and Gown 2022, which took place this…
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The survival of people with DMD has significantly increased over recent years owing to improvements…
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With growing interest from several pharmaceutical companies around clinical trials for FSHD, FSHD…
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The Garfield Weston Foundation   Established in 1958, the Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-…
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MDUK welcomed over 80 neuromuscular physiotherapists from across the country, to come together to…
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The Northern Ireland Rare Disease Action Plan is the second of four action plans to be published,…