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02/19/2013 - 11:02am

On Rare Disease Day 2013 -- February 28th -- you'll be able to take a more active role in the fight against myotonic dystrophy (DM) by joining the new Myotonic Dystrophy Family Registry (MDFR).

01/23/2013 - 6:16pm

Methylphenidate, a psycho-stimulant drug, also known by its 1948 trademarked name of Ritalin, could be useful in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) for DM1 patients,

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01/23/2013 - 5:11pm

Help the research community better understand myotonic dystrophy and improve the lives of the people and families living with DM by joining the Myotonic Dystrophy Family Registry (MDFR), which will launch in February 2013.

11/29/2012 - 9:47am

MDF takes its role as an advocate for the myotonic dystrophy community very seriously; we are committed to increasing visibility and understanding of DM, improving the quality of life of people living with this disease, and doing our part to accelerate research progress toward treatments and a cure for DM.

11/13/2012 - 2:28pm

The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation turned 5 this year! It was a notable milestone for a young patient organization, and one that saw enormous growth and advancement in a number of key areas,

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