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NICE publishes final guidance recommending access to Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment Translarna
Read NICE's guidance here. MDUK has been leading the fight for access to the treatment since 2016…
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Temporary change to eligibility for SMA treatment Zolgensma® in England
We advise that you contact your clinical team if you have any concerns. Update from NHS England…
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Half and half image, on the right is a headshot of Dr Kate Adcock on an orange background. On the left, is white text on an orange background saying '"It's encouraging to see this trial combining two SMA treatments, which could prove beneficial for people living with the condition." Dr Kate Adcock, Director of Research, Muscular Dystrophy UK'
First UK clinical trial site for new combined SMA treatment
The Phase 3 SAPPHIRE study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of apitegromab used in…
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) MDUK Muscles Matter - Package
As part of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month, we split up our past SMA Muscles Matter videos…
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10 treatments either available or being appraised in major milestone for the community
Within Avalglucosidase alfa’s approval process, MDUK took part in a NICE Scoping Workshop in…
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New treatment for Pompe Disease recommended by NICE
We’re delighted to announce that a new treatment for Pompe disease has been recommended for use by…
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MDUK Muscles Matter 2022 - Friday 15 July round-up
We were joined by Neuromuscular Care Advisors Pam Appleton, from St Georges University Hospital,…
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First patient enrolled in phase 3 Losmapimod clinical trial for FSHD
Following the completion of the Phase 2 clinical trial, Fulcrum therapeutics recruited its first…
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Cell therapy as a possible approach to Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment
What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy? Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a serious genetic condition…
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New £1m grant partnership with LifeArc into CMD research
We are delighted to announce that Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is partnering with the charity…
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