WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Roger Wicker issued the following press release:
One of the most rewarding experiences of my congressional career has been joining the race to treat and eventually cure Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education, or MD CARE, Act. I wrote that 2001 legislation alongside the father of a boy diagnosed with Duchenne. After the law unlocked research funding, scientists quickly got to work.
25 Years of Progress
As experts studied this under-researched disease, they began to discover breakthrough treatments. It has been a joy to witness the progress we have seen so far. DMD impacts muscle strength, ultimately weakeni...