Discover how a 10-year-old boy with spinal muscular atrophy finds freedom and strength through swimming, inspiring others to defy physical limits. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

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

A positive newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is currently considered a medical emergency. Without early treatment, severe disability or death in infancy are likely. However, research ...

As people age, muscles naturally lose mass and strength, a condition known as sarcopenia. The decline can make everyday ...

Brain atrophy (cerebral atrophy) is the loss of brain cells called neurons, as well as the connections that help cells communicate. It can result from different diseases that damage the brain. As you ...

Testicular atrophy can occur due to inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infections, age, and injury, among other causes. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. Testicular atrophy refers ...

Vaginal atrophy is when the walls of your vagina get thin, dry, and inflamed. This can happen when your body makes less estrogen, such as during and after menopause. This condition and its symptoms ...

Muscle atrophy is the loss of muscle mass. Low physical activity, nutritional deficiencies, genetic factors, and some medical conditions may contribute. Muscle atrophy due to inactivity can occur if a ...