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New Genetic Link Suspected for Muscular Dystrophy
Small study finds that mutation may lead to protein deficiency

Scientists Reverse Muscular Dystrophy in Mice
Strategy targets genetic flaw thought to be key to major form of the disease

Growth Hormone May Build Muscle in Older Men
Finding shows promise for treating age-related loss of strength, researchers say

Clues to Muscular Dystrophy Seen in Womb
Finding could lead to earlier, more effective treatment: researchers

Team Tracks Cell That May Repair Skeletal Muscle Damage
Mouse study confirms stem cells surrounding fibers can repopulate and help heal injury

Stem Cells Hold Promise for Muscular Dystrophy
Injections helped restore damaged muscle in mice, researchers report

Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Embryonic Stem Cells Create Healthy Muscle in Mice
Scientific feat could lead to new treatment for muscular dystrophy, experts say

Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Shows Promise
In early research, scientists were able to rid mice of muscle stiffness, weakness

Daily Steroid Helps Boys With Duchenne’s to Walk
But the muscular dystrophy treatment also ups the risk of fractures, study finds

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LIke Asian food? Here are some restaurants worth trying [restaurants]

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The Miami Valley's Asian dining scene continues to welcome impressive newcomers as it blossoms and diversifies. Dayton-area Asian food enthusiasts now have access to great diversity of dishes and cuisines. Chinese cuisine dominated the Asian dining landscape 20 years ago and remains a potent force. But today there are far more Thai and Korean options available locally, and Vietnamese and Japanese restaurants, including sushi bars, have increased. Here's a sampler platter of a few of the relatively new (or newer) Asian restaurants well worth trying. More »