Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement. Learn more about the different types of MD, the causes, and what it's like for children who live with it.

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