Villous atrophy occurs when your intestinal villi—the microscopic, finger-like tentacles that line the wall of your small intestine—erode away, leaving a virtually flat surface. Celiac disease, an ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a disorder affecting the motor neurons—nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot ...

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 ...

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ADHD-related TikTok content shapes viewer perceptions of the condition, but experts found that the videos often make inaccurate claims regarding symptoms and treatment, according to a study ...

It was a challenging case as there was severe osteoporosis with proximal humeral bone loss and atrophied shoulder girdle musculature. A multidisciplinary team, including Physicists, Neurosurgeons ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger is raising awareness about prioritizing joint health and mobility and is helping fans fuel their ...

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Over 95% of babies now diagnosed with SMA are treated with Zolgensma gene therapy, per Daniel Grant, vice president for ...

Shoulder blade pain is commonly caused by a muscle strain but can also arise from rotator cuff tears, joint conditions like osteoarthritis, and acute shoulder injuries. In rare cases, the pain may ...

Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration. You may have vision loss that happens over time. Here’s what you can expect. With GA, you get blind spots in ...

Rotator cuff tendinitis may also be referred to as shoulder bursitis, shoulder impingement or biceps tendinitis. Symptoms of rotator cuff tendinitis include pain and swelling in the shoulder area, ...