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Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Embryonic Stem Cells Create Healthy Muscle in Mice
Scientific feat could lead to new treatment for muscular dystrophy, experts say

Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Shows Promise
In early research, scientists were able to rid mice of muscle stiffness, weakness

Daily Steroid Helps Boys With Duchenne’s to Walk
But the muscular dystrophy treatment also ups the risk of fractures, study finds

Muscle Cell Insights a Boon to Research
A key protein holds clues to muscular dystrophy, heart failure, researchers say

New Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Hereditary Heart Conditions
In animal study, single injection into a vein hints of long-lasting treatment for humans

Epilepsy Drug Aids Muscle Disorder
Valproate helped people with spinal muscular atrophy get stronger

Health Tip: Understanding ALS
Degenerative disease weakens muscles

FDA Allows Return of MS Drug
Restrictions apply after Tysabri was pulled from the market last year

Gene Therapy Trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Begins
It's the first study of its kind in the U.S.