• Could you be misdiagnosed?

    Could you be misdiagnosed?

    Dysferlinopathy is often misdiagnosed as Polymyositis. If you have been diagnosed with Polymyositis the Jain foundation can help you determine if you have a Dysferlinopathy instead. Please contact us immediately for more information.
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  • Dysferlin Research Institute

    Dysferlin Research Institute

    The Dysferlin Research Institute is the branch of the Jain Foundation that directs and manages all aspects of its research funding program. A network of researchers from around the world are involved in this endeavor.
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  • About the Disease

    About the Disease

    LGMD2B/Miyoshi Myopathy (collectively called dysferlinopathy) are rare forms of muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the dysferlin gene. For the disease to occur both copies of the dysferlin gene must be defective (recessive inheritance).
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  • Importance of Genetic Diagnosis

    Importance of Genetic Diagnosis

    Since multiple forms of muscular dystrophy can have similar clinical symptoms, genetic analysis is the only definitive way to confirm your diagnosis of LGMD2B / Miyoshi. The Jain Foundation can help you obtain this genetic analysis.
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News and Update

Dyferlinopathy is often diagnosed as Polymyositis. We are currently seeking patients that have a diagnosis of Polymyositis to sponsor their testing for possible dysferlinopathy. Please reach us for more information.

 

Jain Foundation in the news...

  1. 01.12.2012 Multicenter Clinical Study of Clinical Outcomes of Dysferlinopathies more
  2. 01.12.2012 Diagnostic Resources more
  3. 01.05.2012 Patient Stories: Isaac more
  4. 01.04.2012 Patient Stories: Brad more