The Space Between the Stars – NSW Doctors Orchestra

The Space Between the Stars – NSW Doctors Orchestra

The Space between the Stars on 26th May 2024 is the 21st annual charity concert of the NSW Doctors Orchestra, Musicus Medicus, conducted by Joanna Drimatis. Proceeds of the event will go to the Daniel Ferguson LGMD Foundation and the NSW Doctors Orchestra Instrumental...

LGMD Fact

Research and understanding are evolving: Research is ongoing, and our understanding of LGMD is continuously advancing. New therapies and insights may emerge in the...

LGMD Fact

Not the same as other muscle diseases: LGMD is distinct from other muscular dystrophies like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) or myotonic dystrophy (DM), each with its own characteristics and underlying genetic...

LGMD Fact

Treatment options: There is currently no cure for LGMD, but various treatments, therapies, and management strategies can help improve quality of life and manage...

LGMD Fact

Not always inherited from both parents: LGMD can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive manner. In some cases, only one parent needs to carry the mutated gene for a child to be affected. The gene can also be ‘de novo’ or new, occurring for the first time...