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November 03, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Honors National Family Caregivers Month with Advocacy and Awareness Nationwide

New York, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This November, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is honoring family caregivers who provide essential support for people living with muscular...
October 21, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Advocates to Congress on November 4: Every Moment Matters in the Fight Against Muscle Loss

Washington, D.C., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will bring nearly 100 advocates, scientists, and families living with neuromuscular diseases to Capitol...
October 20, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches Holiday Retail Campaign in Thousands of Retail Locations Nationwide

New York, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today kicked off its largest annual MDA Holiday Retail Campaign, spanning thousands of retail locations...
October 15, 2025 09:00 ET | Source: Muscular Dystrophy Association

Agenda Announced for 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference Featuring Leading Speakers Dedicated to Groundbreaking Research and Clinical Achievements in Neuromuscular Disease

New York, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced the agenda including tracks and chairs for the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference...
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...