Synonyms: Autosomal recessive LGMD type 2M | Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2M | Fukutin-related LGMD R13 | LGMD type 2M | LGMD2M
A form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy characterized by an infantile onset of hypotonia axial and proximal lower limb weakness (with severe weakness noted after febrile illnesses) cardiomyopathy and normal or reduced intelligence. Hypertrophy of calves thighs and triceps have also been reported in some cases.
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Fukutin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R13?
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Advocacy Organizations
Association Aux Pas du Coeur – Côte d’ivoire
Our organization wants to raise awareness and recognition of rare diseases in Ivory Coast. Our mission is to: Raise awareness and campaign to help with the diagnosis and free therapeutic care of patients. Request and/or contribute to actions relating to the training of the medical profession to be able to make a final diagnosis and ensure continuous monitoring of patients easily.
CDG CARE
Our mission is to promote greater awareness and understanding of CDG, to provide information and support to families affected by CDG, and to advocate for and fund scientific research to advance the diagnosis and treatment of CDG.
CDG Canada
CDG Canada supports patients and families affected by Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG).
Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation
CCF's mission is to accelerate the search for causes and cures for pediatric cardiomyopathy through increased research, education, awareness, advocacy, and support to affected children and their families.
Fundacion Powerchair Football Argentina
To develop Powerchair Football in Argentina in order to integrate people with motor disabilities (SMA, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Achondroplasia, Rare Diseases) into sports practice and to promote their social inclusion, based on empowerment, independence, and the creation of new bonds and friendships.
Girls Chronically Rock
Girls Chronically Rock empowers and inspires people in the disability community through fashion, storytelling, and advocacy. Our mission is to create visibility, spark confidence, and promote inclusion by combining style with purpose.
Heart of a Giant Foundation
The mission of the HGF is to achieve better health outcomes for heart diseases and related chronic health conditions in our communities and enhance the quality of life through health education, care support, and connection to community resources.
HeartCharged
Ending preventable deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions and sudden cardiac arrest, especially in young people, and providing patient-to-patient support.
LGMD Awareness Foundation, Inc.
An advocacy organization dedicated to globally raising awareness of the rare neuromuscular diseases known as limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD). Our focus is to provide curated educational information and resources for the LGMD community - aiming to assist in advancing their genetic diagnosis, care, and treatment. We also coordinate an annual worldwide LGMD Awareness Day on September 30.
LGMD2D Foundation
Formed in September 2013, the LGMD2D Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit foundation built for families living with LGMD2D. Our mission is to expedite the development of treatments or a cure for LGMD, type 2D / R3. We educate patients/caregivers, own the only international LGMD2D registry, raise awareness, fund research for treatments, and partner to advocate for LGMD2D. lgmd2d.org
Louisiana Metabolic Disorders Coalition
We support, educate, and advocate for patients & families affected by metabolic disorders.
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation
Our mission at Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) is to advocate, educate, and support families in MS affected by genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM's). MMF promotes initiatives and further advancements in legislation, education, research, clinical trials, studies, therapies, targeted treatments, and eventual cures for IEM’s and all rare diseases.
Muscular Dystrophy Pakistan
Muscular Dystrophy Pakistan is a patient-led nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness, promoting early diagnosis, supporting affected families, and advocating for equitable healthcare access for individuals living with muscular dystrophies and other rare genetic diseases across Pakistan, especially in underserved communities.
Neuromuscular Disease Foundation
The Neuromuscular Disease Foundation's (NDF) mission is to enhance the quality of the lives of people living with GNE Myopathy (also known as HIBM) through advocacy, education, outreach, and funding clinical research focused on treatments and a cure.
RareDNA Foundation
Dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by rare DNA heart mutations by advancing awareness, access and action. We increase awareness among medical professionals and the public, provide education and resources on diagnosis and treatment, support scientific research, and advocate for faster diagnostic pathways, giving families the knowledge and care they need.
Uganda Alliance of Patients Organization
Supporting patients to access quality, safe and patient-centered healthcare services.
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Clinical Trials
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