Corticosteroids and Neuromuscular Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is pleased to present a webinar on corticosteroids and how and why they are used in people diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders.

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Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is pleased to present a webinar on corticosteroids and how and why they are used in people diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders.
The Summit is an international conference set to highlight cutting-edge science at the crossroads of brain and heart health, showcasing innovation and state-of-the art research. Learn from international experts, leaders […]
The objectives of the world congress for rare disorders are: To learn on diagnosis (including pathophysiology and disease classification) To develop a multidisciplinary approach and improve their skills to manage […]
Join Jett Foundation’s Community Webinar Series on June 13 to hear from Dr. Ashley Nichols on palliative care, a medical care focused on relief from pain and symptoms of illnesses […]
Part of ASCEND 2024, the IRSF Rett Syndrome Scientific Meeting brings together scientists and researchers studying Rett syndrome and related areas from around the world. During this 2-day meeting, attendees […]
The access and use of health data for research raises concerns related to privacy, commercial motives, equity and fairness for members of the public who want to know who is […]
Join us for June's Journal Club discussing "Being a sibling of a youth with a neurodisability: A qualitative study about the roles and responsibilities during the transition to adulthood". Register […]
C-Path’s Rare and Orphan Disease Programs is excited to have Dr. Anthony Bleyer present their June webinar, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD).” Dr. Bleyer is a […]
Human cell research is pivotal in the pain space as it offers unparalleled insights into the underlying molecular mechanisms by bridging the gap between traditional preclinical animal models of pain […]
ISSAID is delighted to announce the International Society of Systemic Autoinflammatory Disease (ISSAID) Summer School 2024 that will take place on the 26th-28th June 2024. The attendance to the Summer […]
EJP RD - European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases - End-user Training for the EJP RD Virtual Platform This training is intended for potential users of the Virtual Platform (VP) that is […]
The Drug Development Forum (DDF) brings together biotech and pharmaceutical companies, academic researchers and clinician scientists to collaborate and advance Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) research. It's an opportunity to discuss […]
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