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Daily steroids are not only safe for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, they also slow the disease's progression, a new study shows.

This randomized clinical trial compares the efficacy and adverse effects of the 3 most frequently prescribed corticosteroid regimens for boys with Duchenne musc

William (Bill, Ace, Billy-Boy, Big-Man) Bailey, age 69, of Duluth,

Posted on 8181 Italfarmaco Group announced today topline data from its proof-of-concept Phase 2 trial with Givinostat, the company’s proprietary histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, in 51 adult males with Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD). The study was designed to evaluate the effect of Givinostat in BMD, building on the experience developed in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Based on this experience, change in total fibrosis in the muscle biopsy was selected as the primary endpoint of the study and change in fat fraction and contra...

The Salina Journal After receiving a $5 million grant last year, Saint Francis Ministries will begin offering parenting classes for fathers next month. The Fatherhood F.I.R.E. Program begins with classes starting April 5. These family-focused, interconnected, resilient and essential (F.I.R.E.) programs are designed to provide skills men need to provide positive, lasting relationships with their children to become stronger fathers. The programs will be offered at Saint Francis office locations in Kansas, Nebraska and Texas. There are five programs in all. The 24/7 Dad class is six workshops ...