BMD 2011 Conference! - Aug 13th, 2011 in Los Angeles

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Written by Administrator | 03 March 2010

A big thanks to the team at Cedars-Sinai for hosting the 3rd Annual BMD Conference in Los Angeles. It was a big success and a lot of fun.

In a few weeks you can find the videos of the presentations online at http://blip.tv/beckermd

If you would like copies of the presentation materials in pdf format, send Allison an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The 4th Annual BMD Conference is tenatively planned for Chicago the second weekend in August. Mark your schedule now. We will let you know details as they arise.

Cedars Sinai BMD Study: Tadalafil

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Written by Administrator | 02 March 2010

Hey Folks

DR. Victor presented at the conference with some interesting data around this study. They are recruiting for BMD participants, so don't hesitate to call. They are likely relaxing their entry criteria, so if you contacted them previously, give it another try.

UPDATE: Cedars-Sinai is looking into 1) funding for travel expenses 2) requesting approval to change the entry criteria to include men with normal heart function, but preventative ACE inhibitor/beta blocker use.

You can find the official entry at clinicaltrials.gov here at this link http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01070511

Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute is conducting research to study whether certain medication could benefit patients with muscular dystrophy.

If you have been diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy and are interested in participating, please contact at (310) 248-8080 for screening.

  • Study involves no cost to participants
  • You may qualify if you are a man between the ages of 18-55
  • Study involves 5 outpatient visits
  • Qualified participants could be conpensated up to a maximal amount of $750 and parking will be validated.