[…] past few years, there has been an increase in the number of pharmaceutical companies developing FSHD therapeutics. These strategies primarily focus on blocking DUX4, the toxic element that causes FSHD. […]
New frontiers in muscle regeneration for FSHD
Team FSHD Cycling eyes epic race in June 2017
by June Kinoshita During the month of June of this year, the FSHD community will enjoy the thrill of having one of its own lead an eight-person team in the […]
Study uncovers new proteins involved in regulating FSHD-linked gene
[…] A new study has revealed more players in the pathway of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, or FSHD, the most common form of muscular dystrophy. Led by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center […]
High-intensity exercise training in FSHD
by Amanda Hill If you or a loved one is affected by FSHD, or any muscular dystrophy for that matter, chances are that you’ve heard it’s best not to exercise, […]
International FSHD Patient Advocacy Summit
[…] patient advocates from 13 organizations and 11 nations gathered in Marseille for the first-ever International FSHD Patient Advocacy Summit to discuss global collaboration and coordination. The conference was sponsored by […]