Genetics and Neuromuscular Diseases
Since the mid-1980s, science has made tremendous progress in understanding genetics, including the roles that genes play in certain diseases. Most of the neuromuscular disorders in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's program are genetic, and MDA's worldwide research program has discovered the genetic causes and inheritance patterns of dozens of these diseases. Building on these recent findings, MDA-supported investigators are exploring a world of potential treatments."Genetics and Neuromuscular Diseases" gives an up-to-date review of genetics information relating to neuromuscular diseases.
Gulf Veterans' Medical Assessment Programme (GVMAP)
The GVMAP is open to all Servicemen and women, and Ministry of Defence (MOD) civilians, who served in the Gulf at any time between August 1990 and July 1991; or who believe that their health has suffered as a direct result of the Gulf conflict. Individuals who worked for contractors providing direct support to UK operations during the Gulf conflict may also apply, but the programme is not intended to cover other UK citizens who may have been in the Gulf region at the time.
