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Muscular Dystrophy Association

What is Muscular Dystrophy Genetic Disorder that Weakens Muscles Prevents the Body From Making Protein No Known Cure Quarter of a Million People Affected Life Expectancy Varies

Weakens Muscles MD Weakens Muscles Over Time You Gradually Lose the Ability to Walk Causes Drooling Because of Weak Facial Muscles Eyelid Drooping

History of MDA Created in 1950 by Adults with Muscular Dystrophy and parents with children suffering from this disease. Jerry Lewis has been a spokesperson for MDA for many years.

Major Forms of MD Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Becker Muscular Dystrophy Myotonic Dystrophy Congenital Muscular Dystrophy Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy

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