'intramuscular injection' is used instead of the 'subcutaneous injection' used for influenza vaccines. Libby Richards, an associate professor of nursing at Purdue University, explains why the ...

The start of any new gene therapy trial is an exciting and nervous time. But for the participants and doctors involved in the recently launched trial for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at Columbus ...

Researchers in Canada have evaluated the effect of the implantation of donor muscle precursor cells (MPCs) on the expression of dystrophin in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In nine ...

A small peptide, TAxI, has been found to be an effective vehicle for shuttling functional proteins, such as active enzymes, into the spinal cord. Peptides are short chains of amino acid building ...

Researchers have developed an injectable gel that could help repair and prevent further damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack. Heart disease is currently a leading cause of death due to the ...

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for medical help for a 15-month-old boy who is battling with a rare disease. The Karnataka Chief Minister is seeking ...