Muscular dystrophy, or MD, is characterized by a defect in one or more genes that control muscle function and characterized by gradual irreversible wasting of skeletal muscle. Here you will find a listing of web sites containing medical information and support resources for the generally recognized forms of muscular dystrophy, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), or Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).
Recommended Resources
A non-profit organisation which campaigns to raise awareness and funds for research into this degenerative disorder.
http://www.actionduchenne.org/
Becker Muscular Dystrophy Information
Provides information about the signs, symptoms, treatment, and management; for patients and their families.
http://www.beckermd.org/
The Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Fund is a non-profit organization providing the research funding into the treatment and management of the disease.
http://dmdfund.org/
Doctor Yourself - Muscular Dystrophy
Provides information about the various degenerative subtypes that can be prevented with nutritional treatment.
http://www.doctoryourself.com/dystrophy.html
A non-profit initiative created to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy; complete with research and funding information and news.
http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/
Muscular Dystrophy Family Fund
MDFF, the Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation, is a non-profit organization that provides equipment and other support to individuals and families affected by the disease.
http://www.mdff.org
Muscular Dystrophy Information
Provides information about Muscular Dystrophy symptoms and causes, diagnosis, treatment; with detailed articles and white papers from professionals.
http://dystrophy.com/
Muscular Dystrophy New South Wales
MD NSW, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New South Wales, is a non-profit organisation supporting people with various types of neuromuscular disorders.
http://www.mdnsw.org.au
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
A non-profit organization providing educational information about a number of different types of Muscular Dystrophy and their genetic research.
http://www.parentprojectmd.org/
