- 2 April 2009
"Time is running out" for families in Wales This was the plea by vulnerable families to the Welsh Assembly as a new Cross Party Group was launched. - 2 April 2009
Pick up a Rupert in your local Halifax Bank of Scotland branch Rupert key rings on sale to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign - 30 March 2009
Mouse model developed to study congenital muscular dystrophy Scientists at Imperial College London have created a mouse model of a severe form of congenital muscular dystrophy called muscle-eye-brain disease. - 27 March 2009
Huge thanks to staff at Heathrow Terminal 5 The UK Border Agency staff at Heathrow Terminal 5 celebrated their one year anniversary with a party in aid of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. - 24 March 2009
"Recognise our services as specialist" This was the call from professionals at the fourth evidence session of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Muscular Dystrophy Inquiry on 24 March, which was chaired by Dave Anderson MP and Lord Walton. - 20 March 2009
Potential heart drug for Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy A drug known as PD98059 has been shown to be an effective treatment in mice for the heart complications of Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. - 18 March 2009
Are you 19 years and under? Do you need equipment for daily living? During 2009 and 2010 the Joseph Patrick Trust will be fully funding equipment for young people 19 years and under with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. - 18 March 2009
Major breakthrough for South West healthcare service Muscular Dystrophy Campaign supporters have secured a £1million investment into healthcare services for the 5,000 children and adults living with muscle disease across the South West of England. - 16 March 2009
Could Cyclosporine A be used to treat Bethlem myopathy and Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy? Our funded research at Newcastle University has investigated whether the drug Cyclosporine A could be used to treat Bethlem myopathy and Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. - 9 March 2009
BBC calls on Muscular Dystrophy Campaign for a view on stem cell research Director of Policy and Campaigns was interviewed by the BBC to provide a patient organisation's perspective on President Obama’s decision to end the stem cell funding ban.
