Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurological condition that affects movements and involuntary functions, such as blood pressure and digestion. The first symptoms of MSA resemble those ...

There’s no approved treatment for geographic atrophy (GA). But experts are studying several types of treatments that may be available soon. In the meantime, there are some things you can do to protect ...

Muscle atrophy, as the name suggests, is a weakening or reduction of muscle due to lack of use or due to a disease. It is a result of a mismatch between the rates of protein synthesis and protein ...

If you think you may have geographic atrophy (GA), your eye doctor can run tests and do an exam to find out. Here’s what to look for and how to find out if you have it. If you have an advanced stage ...

Ancient bacteria that have evolved to become integral to our cells—converting nutrients from food into energy—may also contribute to neurologic disorders, such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and ...

Brain atrophy tends to begin in your 30s and 40s, but certain lifestyle changes can slow or even reverse shrinkage.

Muscle atrophy refers to the gradual wasting or loss of muscle tissue, leading to a reduction in muscle mass and strength. This condition can result from various factors, including inactivity, aging, ...

To characterise diabetic macular atrophy (DMA) and identify risk factors for progression to retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and outer retinal atrophy. In this retrospective longitudinal cohort study, ...

Psychological stress induces many diseases including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, the causal relationship between stress and brain atrophy has not been clarified. Applying ...

Annexon (NASDAQ:ANNX) executives outlined a series of expected clinical and regulatory updates across the company’s complement-focused pipeline during a session at the Jefferies Conference, ...

Panel A shows how insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) effect protein anabolism by signaling through their receptors (IR and IGF1R, respectively). This signaling results in the activation ...