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Understanding DM1: From Genetics to Care - 2025 MDF Conference

Published: August 28, 2025

This session provides an essential understanding of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1), making it ideal for newly diagnosed individuals an...
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DM2 Essentials: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving with DM2 - 2025 MDF Confer...

Published: August 28, 2025

This session provides an essential understanding of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2 (DM2), making it ideal for newly diagnosed individuals an...
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Ask the Expert: Seeing myotonic dystrophy clearly

Published: July 30, 2025

Do you have questions for myotonic dystrophy (DM) doctors and therapists?
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Stories of Inspiration from the DM Community - 2025 Myotonic Dystrophy Foundatio...

Published: June 27, 2025

A celebration of the myotonic dystrophy (DM) community and presentation of MDF Awards, including the Kayla Vittek Memorial Award for Ou...
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Ask-the-Expert: The emotional journey of myotonic dystrophy

Published: June 27, 2025

Do you have questions for myotonic dystrophy (DM) doctors and therapists? Watch our Ask-the-Expert: The Emotional Journey of DM.
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Inheritance of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)

Published: February 21, 2025

The Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation is excited to release the second video in our Understanding Myotonic Dystrophy series!
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