Muscular atrophy is the thinning, wasting, or loss of muscle tissue, leading to decreased strength and mass. There are various types of muscle atrophy and different treatments for them. One common ...

Structural imaging based on magnetic resonance is an integral part of the clinical assessment of patients with suspected Alzheimer dementia. Prospective data on the natural history of change in ...

Geographic atrophy (GA) is an advanced dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Up to 20% of folks with AMD may get it. While we see GA across all populations and races, it’s more common in ...

GA lesions, which form on the retina due to degeneration of pigment epithelium and photoreceptors, significantly impact daily functioning. This analysis assessed how functional and structural ...

This late-stage eye disease can cause irreversible vision loss that can affect your well-being and quality of life. As it slowly — and often quietly — steals your sight, you lose your visual acuity ...

If you’re over the age of 60, you may have noticed changes in your vision as you’ve gotten older. You might wonder which vision problems are normal, though, and which ones signify that you’re ...

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 ...

Clitoral atrophy may result from hormone changes due to menopause or hormonal medications. It can also happen if there’s a loss of blood flow to the clitoris. More frequent sex may help. The clitoris ...

Clitoral atrophy is when the clitoris stops responding to stimulation and begins to shrink. This can occur due to hormonal changes, disuse, and a lack of blood flow. Regular stimulation and other ...

In addition to motor symptoms, Parkinson disease (PD) can also result in nonmotor symptoms like cognitive impairment and eventual dementia. Researchers have identified brain structure changes ...

Testicular atrophy occurs when the testes shrink. Several potential causes include aging, underlying medical conditions, or infections. The testes are two reproductive glands located in the scrotum ...