WHEELIESREST.ORG

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA"

http://www.mda.org.au/Disorders/Atrophies/SMAIII.asp

Type 3 (juvenile SMA). What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic condition which affects the nerves that control muscle movement – the motor neurons. There is wide variability in age of onset, symptoms and rate of progression of SMA and it is often classified into types 1 to 4 based on the physical milestones achieved. Please see the document ‘Spinal Muscular Atrophy – an overview’. For a brief description of the different types. Bull; What Causes SMA type 3?

mda.org.au

!MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AUSTRALIA - MDA

http://www.mda.org.au/default.php

The Home of MDA. MDA Spring Racing Trivia Night. MDAmbassadors Nick Graham and Levi Casboult, Carlton FC dressed in National Superhero Week Merchandise. Harley No 60 Draw. After buying tickets since MDA's Harley Raffle No. 30, Enrico of Austral NSW had his lucky ticket. Pulled from the barrel. Congratulations Enrico and thank you for your support of MDA. MDA ED Winner Lifetime Achievement Honour Roll. Minister for Disability, Martin Foley presentation to MDA Executive Director Boris M Struk.

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA"

http://www.mda.org.au/Disorders/Dystrophies/DMD-BMD.asp

How is DMD diagnosed? How is DMD inherited? What is the prognosis? Are there other problems associated with DMD? Is there a cure for DMD? What research is being done? What will management of a child with DMD involve? What can we do to help our son? What about the needs of the rest of the family? How is DMD diagnosed? Point mutations (changed parts). How is DMD inherited? In approximately one-third of DMD cases the genetic fault is not inherited but arises in the affected boy himself and then it is known ...

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA"

http://www.mda.org.au/Disorders/Dystrophies/FSH.asp

What are muscular dystrophies? The muscular dystrophies are a group of muscle diseases which have three features in common: they are hereditary; they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of weakness. Please contact Muscular Dystrophy Australia for information about other types of muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular disorders. What is facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)? How is FSHD diagnosed? What are the symptoms of FSHD? What is the prognosis? FSHD is ...

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA"

http://www.mda.org.au/supportmd/linkmda.asp

The MDA relies on the support of the private and corporate sector for the income generated to underwrite most of its programs. So this is an opportunity to promote the MDA on your website, and it's easy to link to. The Home of MDA. Simply download the button below and place on your site with the associated HTML code to link back to us. We appreciate the promotion of Muscular Dystrophy and MDA through the LinkMDA! Your support will help to make a difference! Paste the following HTML code with the.

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA"

http://www.mda.org.au/Disorders/Dystrophies/BethlemUllrich.asp

Congenital MD with Collagen IV Deficiency. What is Congenital muscular dystrophy with collagen VI deficiency? Congenital muscular dystrophy with collagen IV deficiency spectrum. Mild end of spectrum. Severe end of spectrum. Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. Although both Bethlem and Ullrich are a part of the same spectrum, the information will be broken up into each subtype. Bethlem Myopathy – Mild form (BM). How does the disease present? How is Bethlem myopathy diagnosed? Muscle ultrasound may also...

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA"

http://www.mda.org.au/Disorders/Links.asp

Information Links to Specific Disorders. Comprehensive Information on Muscular Dystrophy, Neuromuscular Disorders and other contained within. The Home of MDA. Includes links to OMIM and other credible sources. Duchenne MD and Becker MD Fact Sheet. DYSTROPHINOPATHIES (Comprehensive Clinical overview). CREATINE KINASE (CK) Levels. MEMBRANE-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN COMPLEXES IN SKELETAL MUSCLE FIBERS and CONNECTIVE TISSUE. Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Limb Girdle MD - Fact Shhet. Limb Girdle MD - Syndromes.

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy - "The Home of MDA"

http://www.mda.org.au/Disorders/Dystrophies/LGMD.asp

What Is Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy? The muscular dystrophies are a group of muscle diseases which have three features in common: they are hereditary; they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of muscle weakness. Bull; What are the different types of LGMD? Bull; What are the symptoms of LGMD? Bull; What causes LGMD and how is it inherited? Bull; How is LGMD diagnosed? Bull; Why is genetic counseling important? Bull; What can be done to manage the symptoms? 5 to 20 years.

mda.org.au

Muscular Dystrophy Australia - "The Home of MDA"

http://mda.org.au/events/trivia2015

MDA Trivia Night a huge success teaming together wine, cheese and games! Recently, the MDA Head Office came alive with supporters enjoying the spoils of wine, cheese and a chance to show off their general knowledge, all to raise funds for the MD community at the MDA Trivia Night. The event raised an impressive $2,500 for MD programs, services and research. Allinda, Cofield, Juniper Estate, Meehan Vineyard. A special thank you also goes to Andre Kogut from. Get your Free MDA Wine Trek Membership valued at...