Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in Australia and around the world with the following links.

Kids Neuroscience Centre (NSW)
News and research articles from the team of scientists, doctors and allied health professionals who study and treat brain, muscle and nerve disorders that affect children and their families. The Kids Neuroscience Centre is located at the The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney.

The Loop – Your Neuromuscular Research Hub
The Loop is a resource built for the neuromuscular community, by the neuromuscular community. It’s a safe and secure space to connect with voices like yours. Join a conversation, give and get advice or share your story.

Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Sciences
News and research articles from Western Australia’s longest established medical research institute, located in the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre site at Nedlands in Perth.

Australian Neuromuscular Disease Registry
The Australian Neuromuscular Disease Registry (ANMDR) is an Australia-wide registry of people diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease. It collects important medical information from adult and child patients across the country to improve the understanding of neuromuscular disease and accelerate the development of new therapies. If you have a neuromuscular condition, you can get involved by signing up here.

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign (UK)
A comprehensive, up-to-date and thoughtful site which provides important breaking news and information on research and clinical trials in the UK and around the world. Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is the major MD association in the UK.

Treat NMD (Europe)
TREAT-NMD is a European network which brings together people with neuromuscular diseases and specialists (scientists, healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies) working on treatments for these conditions. A particularly good reference site which highlights the serious efforts being made in Europe to research and develop treatments for NMDs and also provides much useful information.

Muscular Dystrophy Association (USA)
The research news page of Muscular Dystrophy Association USA with archives going back over a decade. The organisation was founded by a group of families in 1950.

Medline Plus
The muscular dystrophy page of Medline Plus, published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. A major reference site for information on all forms of muscular dystrophy, including diagnosis & symptoms, treatment, research, and further reference links.

AFM-Téléthon (France)
The news page of the French Muscular Dystrophy Association is conveniently translated into English. AFM-Téléthon is one of the largest and most active MD associations in the world. In 2008 it raised over €100 million through its annual national Telethon which is now part of its name. These funds are used to research and develop treatments and therapies for muscular dystrophy.

Medical News Today USA
A commercial medical news web site with up-to-date news on research related to muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gehrig’s Disease and muscular atrophy.

BBC UK
A link to the search function of the BBC website for news, information and stories related to muscular dystrophy.


Other useful links for information relating to specific MD conditions

U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Charcot Marie Tooth Association of Australia

The Diagnosis and Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Imperatives for Duchenne MD

Friedreich’s Ataxia News

FSHD Global

Limb Girdle MD community

Myositis Association Australia

Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Australia