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• Becker Muscular Dystrophy  - Interactive forum for Becker Muscular Dystrophy patients and caretakers to share information and experiences. Membership is free.
• Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at UCLA  - Supports translational research and clinical care for those with MD. Includes condition details, information for new patients, and clinical trials.
• DMD Information Site  - Tabulates details of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy diseases based on its definition, causes, biological reviews and treatment options.
• DMD Pioneers  - Informational resource created by men with Duchenne MD. Includes articles, blogs, news, mailing list, and chat room.
• DMD: A Guide for Parents  - Offers an overview of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, medical care, and emotional support, as well as living with the disease every day.
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy  - Details on the chromosomal gene that makes the neurological disease possible for males only. With links on genetics, clinical features and prognosis.
• Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy  - Relays information on the inheritance pattern, symptoms, incidence, causes and treatment of the muscle related diseases.
• Living For Today, Preparing For Tomorrow  - A guide for parents, by parents, for living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
• MDA Ride for Life  - Eastern Harley-Davidson Dealers Association's annual motorcycle ride to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association provides information about money raised, its distribution, and the upcoming ride.
• Merck: Muscular Dystrophies and Related Disorders  - Describes these inherited muscle disorders, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
• NINDS: Muscular Dystrophy  - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke presents questions and answers about the disease, publications, clinical trials, and news.
• Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy  - Parent's advocacy group leading the fight to end Duchenne. Resource includes literature on understanding the disease, care, and advance research.