{Duchenne} Muscular dystrophy trial to start (BBC)

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By Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent, BBC News

A gene therapy trial for the fatal disorder Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is about to begin in London.

In a world first, a small group of patients will be injected with an experimental drug which it is hoped will extend their lives.

DMD, which affects boys, is caused by a single faulty gene, and results in progressive muscle wasting.

The injection contains a "molecular patch" targeting the faulty gene so that it should work again.

At first, minute quantities of the drug will be used - to check it is safe.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7052453.stm

[TomInTib]

1. For Josh...(dead at 14)

You know they come from the water
To run through the trees
They say that all Men are Brothers
But as different as the Seasons

And you can pin wings to my shoulders
And pretend that I could fly
But if your wings are strong enough for enough for two....
I'll think I'll walk with you awhile

Some let the sand slip thru their fingers
Some throw it to the wind
Some let the Mystery linger
And some bring it to an end

And you can pin wings to my shoulders
And pretend that I could fly
But if your wings are strong enough for enough for two....
I'll think I'll walk with you awhile

I'll understand if you can't see me
I'll understand if you can't stay
But if somehow, I could catch your eye
Babe, please don't turn away


'cause you can pin wings to my shoulders
And pretend that I could fly
But if your wings are strong enough for enough for two....
I'll think I'll walk with you awhile

[catnhatnh]

3. And Chris and Charles....

my brothers two boys gone these last 10 years.....

[southern_belle]

2. kick