Muscle loss (atrophy) due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly ...

Of all the studies that we've done in medicine, we started this in 1992 with the Age-Related Eye Disease Study [AREDS], which was many years ago now. And we were interested in the natural course of ...

This recent study sheds light on a remaining gap in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) research and care considerations: the impact of spinal motor neuron (SMN) copy number. The authors emphasize the value ...

Randomized trials of two FDA-approved intravitreal complement inhibitor injections showed that they slowed the progression of geographic atrophy, but failed to demonstrate functional benefits at 24 ...

After I had breast cancer, I went through early menopause. It was harder to deal with than my unilateral mastectomy, in part because of vaginal atrophy. I didn't seek help for over a year because of ...

Muscle atrophy is when muscles shrink and weaken due to lack of use. Other symptoms of muscle atrophy include asymmetry and impaired balance. In most cases, muscle atrophy can be reversed with general ...

Vision loss can reduce your independence and may lead to isolation, anxiety, and depression. Taking steps such as talking with a therapist and seeking support can help you manage your mental health.

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. In 2024, Healio covered several stories about trials ...

The vagina is the outer portion of the birthing canal that encloses the mouth of the uterus or the cervix. It is lined with mucous membranes and normally the female hormone estrogen helps to keep ...

MRI shows selective psoas and rectus atrophy with reduced trunk strength in chronic low back pain, suggesting functional imbalance.