Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people.

A new swtudy sheds light onto the causes and potential solutions to the GI problems associated with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting ...

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 incurs high healthcare costs, driven by age and comorbidities like cardiac and respiratory issues. Early detection and integrated management of multisystemic complications ...

Myotonic dystrophy is a condition that causes thinned muscles, decreased muscle tone, and muscle weakness. Over time, a person may lose their strength and have issues relaxing their muscles. The ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Stand-up comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, who died this week at 67, lived for years with the rare genetic muscle disorder myotonic dystrophy type 2, a common form of muscular ...

A new mouse model mimicking the liver symptoms of myotonic dystrophy type 1—the most prevalent form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy—provides insight into why patients develop fatty liver disease and ...

PHOENIX - We are learning more about the death of comedian Gilbert Gottfried, which was announced on April 12. According to a statement from Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, Glenn Schwartz, ...

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, shown in a 2016 photo, died on Tuesday, April 12, from recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II. Scott Roth Scott Roth/Invision/AP Comedian ...

Gilbert Gottfried, a stand-up comedian who liked to push the envelope when it came to political correctness, passed away this week at the age of 67. Best known for his distinctive voice, both as the ...

Researchers focused on Myotonic Dystrophy 1 heart problems are testing a novel approach to restore normal function. Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) is the most common adult-onset form of muscular ...

This study was carried out on 9 patients with myotonic dystrophy and 8 with slowly progressive nonmyotonic muscular dystrophy admitted to the Neurology Service at Duke University Hospital and the ...