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Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

Following disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.

Mar 11, 2024

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Gene's role in attaining and maintaining muscle mass revealed in new study

New research from Northwestern University has uncovered a previously unexplored relationship between a gene critical to immune cells and the establishment and maintenance of skeletal muscle mass and strength in mice.

Feb 13, 2024

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Study shows spinal cord injury causes acute and systemic muscle wasting: Severity depends on location of the injury

Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) patients lose body weight and muscle mass, despite being on a high-calorie diet while in the intensive care unit. Their muscle wasting is substantial and extends beyond what can explained by ...

Dec 20, 2023

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Researchers develop AI algorithm to measure muscle development, provide growth chart for children

Leveraging artificial intelligence and the largest pediatric brain MRI dataset to date, researchers have now developed a growth chart for tracking muscle mass in growing children. The new study, led by investigators from ...

Nov 9, 2023

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Investigating why we lose fat and muscle during infection

Although infections can present with many different symptoms, one common symptom is the loss of fat and muscle, a process called wasting. Salk scientists wanted to know whether wasting was beneficial in fighting infections.

Jul 24, 2023

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Muscle fat linked to higher mortality risk

Asymptomatic adults with a high accumulation of fat in their muscles, known as myosteatosis, are at an increased risk of major adverse events and death, according to a study published in Radiology.

May 16, 2023

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Experts warn about hidden muscle atrophy

It is a condition that has received little attention to date, and it mainly affects people who are obese: due to a lack of exercise, this population group can suffer from gradual muscle atrophy, which remains hidden under ...

May 15, 2023

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Why exercising your 'good arm' can also help the one in a sling

Injured limbs need rest. They are often kept in a sling or cast to immobilize them as a way to promote healing. But that can mean smaller and weaker muscles several weeks later. It takes a long time to rehabilitate these ...

May 9, 2023

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Study: Metformin and leucine prevent cellular senescence and proteostasis disruption

Aging coincides with the accumulation of senescent cells within skeletal muscle that produce inflammatory products, known as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype, but the relationship of senescent cells to muscle ...

Apr 3, 2023

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