Background Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of unknown etiology, manifesting as combination of parkinsonism, cerebellar syndrome and dysautonomia.
olivopontocerebellar atrophy and Shy-Drager syndrome. MSA is considered a rare disease affecting potentially 15,000 to 50,000 people in the United States. Symptoms tend to rapidly progress over 5-10 ...
Vulvovaginal atrophy is a frequently neglected symptom of menopause. While an estimated 10–40% of women are affected by the progressive symptoms of vaginal dryness, irritation, itching ...
People who experience brain atrophy typically develop lower cognitive functioning as a result of this type of brain damage. This article describes the symptoms and causes of brain atrophy.
This has led to the commonly used term “parkinsonism plus syndrome.” A few such syndromes that are well described ... to ambulate usually within the first three to five years of onset. MSA is divided ...