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What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? ALS is a progressive, degenerative disease of the nervous system. It is one of a group of diseases, called motor neuron diseases (MND), in which specialized nerve cells that control movement of the voluntary muscles gradually cease functioning and die. Fasciculation is a sign of muscle irritability, as the normal action of the lower motor neuron on the muscle is impaired. 2  The sole involvement of lower motor neurons can be seen in a form of ALS called progressive muscular atrophy.
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- Muscle atrophy, or muscle wasting, results from loss of muscle tissue. Little or no physical exercise and a sedentary lifestyle are common causes of muscle atrophy, in this case called disuse atrophy.
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- Multiple system atrophy (MSA) with postural hypotension, also called Shy-Drager syndrome, is a progressive disorder of the central and sympathetic nervous systems.ultiple system atrophy (MSA) with postural hypotension, also called Shy-Drager syndrome, is a progressive disorder of the central and sympathetic nervous systems.
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Muscle atrophy There are many diseases and conditions which cause a decrease in muscle mass, known as atrophy, including activity, as seen when a cast is put on a limb, or upon extended bedrest (which can occur during a prolonged illness); cachexia - which is a syndrome that is a co-morbidity of cancer and congestive heart failure; chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
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ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease.ALS is characterized by a progressive degeneration of motor nerve cells in the brain (upper motor neurons) and spinal cord (lower motor neurons).When the motor neurons can no longer send impulses to the muscles, the muscles begin to waste away (atrophy), causing increased muscle weakness.myotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease.
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- ALS-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease. ALS is characterized by a progressive degeneration of motor nerve cells in the brain (upper motor neurons) and spinal cord (lower motor neurons).When the motor neurons can no longer send impulses to the muscles, the muscles begin to waste away (atrophy), causing increased muscle weakness.myotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease.
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Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis) Vaginal atrophy is a change of the vagina that develops when there is a significant decrease in levels of the female hormone estrogen. The condition also is called atrophic vaginitis. Estrogen, which is produced by the ovaries, plays a vital role in keeping vaginal tissues lubricated and healthy. When levels of estrogen are low, vaginal tissue becomes atrophic — thin, dry and shrunken.
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Spinal muscular atrophy 1 Summary Summary. Spinal muscular atrophy 1 (SMA1), also known as Werdnig Hoffmann disease, is a severe type of spinal muscular atrophy. Symptoms of SMA1 become apparent before 6 months of age and include worsening muscle weakness and poor muscle tone (hypotonia) due to loss of the lower motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain stem.
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Muscle Atrophy There are two types of muscle atrophy. 1  Disuse atrophy occurs from a lack of physical activity. In most people, muscle atrophy is caused by not using the muscles enough. 2  The most severe type of muscle atrophy is neurogenic atrophy. It occurs when there is an injury to, or disease of, a nerve that connects to the muscle. This type of muscle atrophy tends to occur more suddenly than disuse atrophy.
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- These 10 animal facts will amaze you. Hand atrophy is a condition that causes muscles of the hand deteriorate and wither away. Also called muscle wasting, hand atrophy leads the muscles to begin to lose their bulk and strength. This in turn may cause a general decrease in the ability of the hand to move.
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- Muscle atrophy. Muscle atrophy is defined as a decrease in the mass of the muscle; it can be a partial or complete wasting away of muscle, and is most commonly experienced when persons suffer temporary disabling circumstances such as being restricted in movement and/or confined to bed as when hospitalized.
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Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis) What Is It? Vaginal atrophy is a change of the vagina that develops when there is a significant decrease in levels of the female hormone estrogen. The condition also is called atrophic vaginitis. Estrogen, which is produced by the ovaries, plays a vital role in keeping vaginal tissues lubricated and healthy. When levels of estrogen are low, vaginal tissue becomes atrophic — thin, dry and shrunken.
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- Muscular dystrophy is one of a group of diseases called myopathies that destroy skeletal muscle tissue. Usually the diseases are inherited and are characterized by degeneration of muscle cells, leading to atrophy and eventual replacement by connective tissue.
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- (ăt′rə-fē) n. pl. at·ro·phies. 1. A wasting or decrease in size of a body organ, tissue, or part owing to disease, injury, or lack of use: muscular atrophy of a person affected with paralysis. 2. A wasting away, deterioration, or diminution: intellectual atrophy. v. at·ro·phied, at·ro·phy·ing, at·ro·phies.
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X-linked spinal muscular atrophy type 2 X-linked spinal muscular atrophy type 2, also known as arthrogryposis multiplex congenita X-linked type 1, is a rare neurological disorder involving death of motor neurons in the anterior horn of spinal cord resulting in generalised muscle wasting. The disease is caused by a mutation in UBA1 gene and is passed in a X-linked recessive manner by carrier mothers to affected sons. Affected babies have general muscle weakness, weak cry and floppy limbs; consequently, the condition is usually apparent
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Multiple system atrophy Multiple system atrophy (MSA), also known as Shy–Drager syndrome, is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, slow movement, muscle rigidity, and postural instability (collectively known as parkinsonism) due to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, and ataxia.
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Ladies, Here Are The Rules On How To Wear A Hat It's just so tricky for us females -- sometimes we want to just throw on a baseball cap like the guys, but it's not so easy. Can you wear one with a dress? What about leather pants? Should you even bother wearing one at all? The answer is yes, you can wear a hat -- as long as it's worn correctly. A hat can be that one accessory that sets you apart, whether you're at a formal event or you're just running some errands. Here, we've laid out the rules for how to properly wear a hat for girls, as demonstrated by celebs (of course).
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- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis als also known as lou gehrig s disease is a progressive degeneration of nerve cells that control muscle movementsthe disease the most common motor neuron disease among adults became known as lou gehrig s disease after the new york yankee s hall of fame first basemanmyotrophic lateral sclerosis als also known as lou gehrig s disease is a progressive degeneration of nerve cells that control muscle movements
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WHAT IS MUSCLE ATROPHY? Before we go any further let’s first outline specifically actually what is Muscle Atrophy, and how it is caused. Muscle atrophy, or “Wasting,” is a disease which causes a significant decrease in muscle mass and strength. This can be associated with injury, disease, and sedentary lifestyles. Muscle Atrophy can be painful and life altering as it prevents normal daily activity.
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How to Take Care of Cows 1. Feeding your cows is the first and most important part of taking care of dairy cows. You have to feed them to help them produce milk. Without feed, don't expect your dairy cows to be producing much milk.You can feed them hay, grain, silage or even let them graze grass if there is plenty of grass for your cows to eat.ithout feed, don't expect your dairy cows to be producing much milk. You can feed them hay, grain, silage or even let them graze grass if there is plenty of grass for your cows to eat.
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Atrophy Atrophy is the general physiological process of reabsorption and breakdown of tissues, involving apoptosis.When it occurs as a result of disease or loss of trophic support due to other disease, it is termed pathological atrophy, although it can be a part of normal body development and homeostasis as well.trophy is the general physiological process of reabsorption and breakdown of tissues, involving apoptosis.
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About SMA Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is the leading genetic killer of infants and young children. It is a terminal, degenerative disease that results in the loss of nerves in the spinal cord and the weakness of the muscles connected with those nerves. SMA impacts the ability to walk, stand, sit, eat, breathe and even swallow.
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- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease and one of the most common genetic causes of infant death. The loss or mutation of the SMN1 gene results in reduced SMN protein level leading to motor neuron death and progressive muscle atrophy.
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Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease Werdnig-Hoffmann disease, which is also known as spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1) or acute spinal muscular atrophy, refers to individuals who have symptom onset prior to 6 months of age. SMA 2 patients will show symptoms prior to age 1 year, will sit but never walk.
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Muscle atrophy Muscle atrophy. [edit on Wikidata] Muscle atrophy is defined as a decrease in the mass of the muscle; it can be a partial or complete wasting away of muscle, and is most commonly experienced when persons suffer temporary disabling circumstances such as being restricted in movement and/or confined to bed as when hospitalized. When a muscle atrophies, this leads to muscle weakness, since the ability to exert force is related to mass. Modern medicine's understanding of the quick onset of muscle atrophy is a major factor behind the p