New Guidelines on Genetic Testing in Children

As scientists learn more about what our DNA can tell us about health and disease, public interest has intensified and genetic testing has become increasingly common. In response, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) have released new guidelines to address updated technologies and new uses of genetic testing and screening in children.

Experimental Drug Being Tested in Mitochondrial and Metabolic Disorders, FA

Edison Pharmaceuticals has announced it is conducting a clinical trial of its experimental drug EPI-743 in children with the mitochondrial myopathyLeigh syndrome, and is planning a trial of this compound in Friedreich's ataxia (FA).

Research Briefs: Metabolic Muscle Diseases

New research mouse mimics McArdle disease

Why Does It Take So Long To Go from Mouse to Man?

John Porter from the National Institutes of Health likes to start talks by noting, “It’s a great time to be a mouse with a neuromuscular disease.” Exciting research results are regularly reported, where a treatment appears to cure one neuromuscular disease or another in a mouse — yet there are few treatments available today for people with any of these diseases, and only a few treatments in human clinical trials. Why does it take so long?

Types of Metabolic Diseases of Muscle

This section provides information about 10 metabolic diseases of muscle. Each one gets its name from the substance that’s lacking.

For more information about these types, please click on the individual disease name.

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MDA leads the search for treatments and therapies for metabolic diseases of muscle. The Association also provides comprehensive supports and expert clinical care for those living with metabolic diseases of muscle.

In this section, you’ll find up-to-date information about metabolic diseases of muscle, as well as many helpful resources. This information has been compiled with input from researchers, physicians and people affected by the disease.

Here you will find information about 10 of the most common metabolic diseases of muscle:

Research Briefs: FA, MG, MM, MMD1, gene therapy

Edison drugs target FA, mitochondrial diseases

Going to the Emergency Room: Tips for People with Neuromuscular Diseases

When a medical emergency strikes — and the patient is a person with a neuromuscular disease— it’s not just getting to the emergency room quickly that’s critical. It’s also critical to ensure the ER staff understands the patient’s special needs caused by muscle disease.

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What are metabolic diseases of muscle?

Muscles and organs affected in metabolic diseases

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