Loss of muscle mass, also called muscle wasting or atrophy, can happen gradually as part of getting older or more suddenly ...

A 30-year-old African-American woman presented to the emergency department for medical assessment after becoming too weak to walk. She reported proximal muscle aches in both arms and legs, a skin rash ...

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD Key Takeaways Weakness in the legs can be a sign of serious health issues like ...

Based on their findings, the researchers urged for the inclusion of a VRK1 gene analysis in the diagnostic workup of patients who present with predominant calf muscle weakness. Researchers are ...

Early diagnosis and treatment of SMA can limit disease progression in children and adults, extending life expectancy and improving QOL. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a severe genetic condition that ...

After an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, it’s common to experience quadriceps weakness, which was thought to be caused primarily by muscle atrophy, or shrinkage. But researchers at ...

Muscle ultrasound may be a useful tool in diagnosing later-onset spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to a new study that compared the technique to physical examinations and electromyography (EMG) ...

As we age, our muscles atrophy. Earlier this year, researchers found that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a protein critical in skeletal muscle development loses its functionality due to nitration as ...

Winter's allure of cozy indoors can weaken bones and muscles, especially for seniors. Reduced activity leads to muscle atrophy, while less sunlight depletes Vitamin D, impacting bone density.