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Diaphragmatic ultrasound: a promising biomarker for the risk of respiratory complications in Steinert myotonic dystrophy
On 15/09/2026
French clinicians investigated diaphragmatic function in patients with Steinert’s myotonic dystrophy (DM1) using an ultrasound method, which is by definition non-invasive: The authors highlight the…
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The Institute’s REDs team is supporting International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
On 15/09/2026
Today, 15 September 2026, marks the 5th International Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) Awareness Day. The aim is to raise awareness amongst the medical profession, policymakers and…
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Fête de la science from 5 to 10 ctober 2026
On 14/09/2026
Organised annually by the Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation, this event aims to enable everyone to discover the world of science and meet…
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MYOLOGY 2027: registration and abstract submission are now open
On 14/09/2026
The 9th International Congress of Myology, MYOLOGY 2027, will take place in Strasbourg from 10 to 13 May 2027. Throughout the four days, leading international…
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The teams from the Institute attending the WMS conference
On 14/09/2026
The 31st International Congress of the World Muscle Society (WMS) will take place from 29 September to 3 October 2026 in Hiroshima, Japan. Experts from…
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The Institut de Myologie Association is partnering with “Septembre Bouge”, an initiative to promote daily physical activity and sport
On 11/09/2026
In September 2026, France is getting active with the “Septembre Bouge” campaign. Organised jointly by the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Associations, and the Ministry…
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2026 edition of the ‘1,000 researchers in schools’ campaign
On 10/09/2026
Now in its 14th year, the ‘1,000 Researchers in Schools in France and Abroad’ initiative will take place from 2 November to 4 December in…
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A look back at the Match of the Heroes!
On 10/09/2026
Following this unprecedented charity match in aid of research, held on 31 May with #TeamDesHéros – comprising former Les Verts players and celebrities – at…
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Clinical presentations that can sometimes be misleading in women who are carriers of FHL1-related myopathy
On 07/09/2026
French clinicians have compiled the clinical and genetic data of five female patients who were ultimately diagnosed as ‘carriers’ of myopathy linked to the FHL1…
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7 September marks International Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day
On 07/09/2026
Today marks the 12th World Duchenne Awareness Day. It raises awareness of this neuromuscular condition, which affects around 250,000 boys worldwide. This year’s theme is…
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The importance of collagen VI in the development and maintenance of muscle fibrosis
On 03/09/2026
Researchers from the ‘Cellular and Molecular Orchestration in Muscle Regeneration during Ageing and in Disease’ team, led by Capucine Trollet at the Institute’s Research Centre,…
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Muscle biopsy: moderate pain, but influenced by anxiety
On 03/09/2026
Researchers from the Institute of Myology conducted a retrospective study into the difficulties and experiences associated with muscle biopsies: The authors recommend addressing this aspect…
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A better understanding of the barriers and enablers of physical activity in myasthenia gravis
On 19/08/2026
Led by Simone Birnbaum, a researcher at the Neuromuscular physiology and neuromuscular Evaluation Lab, in collaboration with the AFM-Telethon, the national MYaEX study involved 455…
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Significant global disparities in access to innovative treatments for SMA
On 23/07/2026
South African clinicians have compiled and analysed the difficulties in accessing innovative treatments for SMN1-related proximal spinal muscular atrophy in much of the non-Western world:…
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A combination therapy involving an antisense oligonucleotide and an HDAC6 inhibitor appears promising for SMA
On 21/07/2026
Researchers in Lyon have investigated, both in vitro and in vivo, the potential therapeutic synergy between the type 6 HDAC inhibitor (givinostat), which is already…
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TK2 deficiency: from the treatment of early-stage forms to the first benefits in late-stage forms
On 16/07/2026
On 31 March 2026, the European Commission granted a marketing authorisation (MA) under exceptional circumstances for Kygevvi (doxecitine and doxribtimine) for the treatment of mitochondrial…
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Towards a consensus-based integration of innovative therapies for myasthenia gravis?
On 13/07/2026
A group of European specialists in autoimmune myasthenia gravis set out to reach a consensus on the inclusion of new molecules (such as neonatal Fc…
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The benefits of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of myasthenia gravis
On 10/07/2026
German clinicians have investigated the benefits of the ketogenic diet (very high in fat and low in carbohydrates) in autoimmune myasthenia gravis, following on from…
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In myasthenia gravis, complement inhibitors increase life expectancy… and cardiovascular risk!
On 08/07/2026
Two German researchers investigated the benefits and potential complications – particularly cardiovascular ones – of a new class of drugs used to treat refractory forms…
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A review of myositis in the NEJM, authored by two French experts
On 24/06/2026
In line with their research over several decades and the advances they have already spearheaded, Professors Olivier Benveniste and Yves Allenbach (the Inflammatory Myopathies &…