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August 25, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches #MDAstrong Campaign in September During Historic 75th Anniversary, Kicking Off on Labor Day Weekend

New York, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This September, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is launching its milestone #MDAstrong campaign during a historic moment for the organization: its...
August 23, 2025 16:42 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Announce Joint Consensus Guidelines for Safe and Equitable Delivery of Gene Therapy in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

New York, Aug. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) today announced the publication of jointly developed consensus...
July 30, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Registration Now Open for the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Where Global Leaders in Neuromuscular Disease Research & Care Unite to Drive the Next Breakthroughs March 8-11 in Orlando, FL

New York, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), leader and innovator of the largest global gathering of the neuromuscular disease community, announced today...
May 19, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Thousands of Retailers Across the Country Partner with Muscular Dystrophy Association to Send Kids to Summer Camp at No Cost to Families

New York, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This summer, shoppers across the U.S. have the chance to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of kids and young adults living with neuromuscular...
April 30, 2025 13:42 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson’s IMAAVYTM (nipocalimab-aahu) a New Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Offering Hope for Families

New York, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of IMAAVYTM (nipocalimab-aahu) for the treatment of...
April 29, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches National ALS Awareness Campaign to Accelerate the Search for a Cure

New York, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced the launch of its nationwide campaign focused on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) during ALS...
April 08, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

International Association of Fire Fighters & Affiliates Launch ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraisers Nationwide in Support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association throughout the Organization’s 75th Anniversary

New York, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) are celebrating over 70 years of partnership by launching...
March 31, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association and Burn Boot Camp Team Up for the 9th Annual ‘Be Their Muscle’ Philanthropic Event

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has teamed up with Burn Boot Camp, a leading boutique fitness franchise, for the 9th annual national 'Be...
March 10, 2025 16:09 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

FDA Approves Expanded Use of Eculizumab (Soliris) for Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis, Bringing New Treatment Options for Children

New York, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) welcomes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the expanded indication of...
February 27, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Robert Califf, MD, MAAC, to Deliver Keynote Address at 2025 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference

New York, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced today that Robert Califf, MD, MAAC, former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and...