Because the disease can also affect muscles in the heart ... muscular dystrophy can walk. As they get older they may need to use a cane or wheelchair to get around. The symptoms of myotonic ...

Muscular dystrophy ... of the heart and muscles involved in breathing. Electromyography is a test that uses electrodes to examine the electrical signals sent by the nerves in your muscles. They help ...

Cigarette smoking has long been linked to numerous health problems, but its devastating effect on heart health remains one of the most concerning. Research continues to underscore the complex and ...

PGN-EDODM1 is under clinical development by Pepgen and currently in Phase I for Myotonic Dystrophy. According to GlobalData, Phase I drugs for Myotonic Dystrophy does not have sufficient historical ...

(DYN) Friday announced encouraging data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE trial of DYNE-101 in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Myotonic dystrophy type 1 is a genetic disease that ...

has granted Fast Track designation for DYNE-101 for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). DYNE-101 is currently being evaluated in the ongoing Phase 1/2 ACHIEVE global clinical trial.

Heart monitoring. An electrocardiogram may be done to check for an abnormal heartbeat. Some types of muscular dystrophy cause irregular heartbeats. Gene therapy. Delandistrogene moxeparvovec ...

Lifestyle factors that can reduce your risk of a heart attack include quitting smoking, getting regular aerobic exercise, keeping conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol ...

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Jan. 30, 2025 — People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. And habits like smoking, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle can lay the groundwork for disease long before symptoms appear.