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).
Regular Websites
A non-profit organisation which campaigns to raise awareness and funds for research into this degenerative disorder. - Action Duchenne
http://www.actionduchenne.org/
Becker Muscular Dystrophy Information
Provides information about the signs, symptoms, treatment, and management; for patients and their families. - Becker Muscular Dystrophy Information
http://www.beckermusculardystrophy.org/
DFSG, the Duchenne Family Support Group, is a non-profit organisation providing support to children diagnosed as having Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in the United Kingdom. - DFSG
http://www.dfsg.org.uk/
The Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Fund is a non-profit organization providing the research funding into the treatment and management of the disease. - DMD Fund
http://dmdfund.org/
Doctor Yourself - Muscular Dystrophy
Provides information about the various degenerative subtypes that can be prevented with nutritional treatment. - Doctor Yourself - Muscular Dystrophy
http://www.doctoryourself.com/dystrophy.html
FSH MD UK, the Facio Scapulo Humeral Muscular Dystrophy, is a non-profit organisation providing support to patients diagnosed with the disease in the United Kingdom. - FSH MD UK
http://www.fsh-group.org/
A non-profit organisation with a mandate to raise fund and awareness of Muscular Dystrophy throughout the United Kingdom. - Long Road
http://www.longroad.org.uk/
MD NSW, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New South Wales, is a non-profit organisation supporting people with various types of neuromuscular disorders. - MD NSW
http://www.mdnsw.org.au/
MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, is a non-profit organization with a mandate to fund research and promote awareness of the degenerative disease. - MDA
http://www.mda.org/
Provides information on a range of degenerative diseases and disorders, specifically Muscular Dystrophy. - MDA Australia
http://www.mda.org.au/
MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Europe, is a non-profit organisation raising funds for research and promoting awareness of the disorder. - MDA Europe
http://www.mdaeurope.org/
MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand, is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with the disease. - MDA NZ
http://www.mda.org.nz/
The Muscular Dystrophy of Canada's Ottawa Chapter provides support information to patients and their families throughout the region. - MDAC Ottawa
http://www.mdac.ottawa.on.ca/
MDAS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association Singapore, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with disease. - MDAS
http://www.mdas.org.sg/
MDASA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association of South Australia, is a non-profit organisation which provides support services and related information to the families of patients with the disease. - MDASA
http://www.mdasa.org.au/
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. - MDFF
http://www.mdff.org/
MDI, Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, is a non-profit organisation which provides support and educational information to people with the disease and their families throughout Ireland. - MDI
http://www.mdi.ie/
Muscular Dystrophy Patients (MDP) United is a non-profit organization with a mandate to provide services and support to individuals with the Duchenne subtype. - MDP United
http://www.mdp-united.org/
A non-profit initiative created to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy; complete with research and funding information and news. - Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
http://www.muscular-dystrophy.org/
A non-profit organization with a mandate to eliminate neuromuscular disorders like Muscular Dystrophy in Canada. - Muscular Dystrophy Canada
http://muscle.ca/
Muscular Dystrophy Information
Provides information about Muscular Dystrophy symptoms and causes, diagnosis, treatment; with detailed articles and white papers from professionals. - Muscular Dystrophy Information
http://dystrophy.com/
Provides information about the disease's signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis; complete with non-profit organization contact details. - Muscular Dystrophy Montreal
http://www.musculardystrophycanada.org/
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
A non-profit organization providing educational information about a number of different types of Muscular Dystrophy and their genetic research. - Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
http://www.parentprojectmd.org/
Provides information about the different subtypes of Muscular Dystrophy; complete with genetic testing details, and more. - Types of Muscular Dystrophy
http://www.typesofmusculardystrophy.com/
WrongDiagnosis.com: Muscular Dystrophy
Provides the statistics by Country and other data for Muscular Dystrophy; complete with information about the latest diagnosis and treatment research. - WrongDiagnosis.com: Muscular Dystrophy
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/musdys/stats-country.htm