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manwithmoustache Sex: M Data Quality: 0 stars ALS: 3 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: none Arms: severe Chest: mild Legs: severe manwithmoustache First Symptom: 12/08 Dx: 06/09

Muscle wasting Report

Muscle wasting is a process, occurring in the muscle, that is characterized by a decrease in protein content, fiber diameter, force production and fatigue resistance in response to different conditions such as starvation, aging and disuse.

What we've learned from patients who report Muscle wasting

Symptom severities

Severe	4
Moderate	3

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Muscle wasting

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Muscle wasting
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Exercise machines	2
Oxandrin	1

Report created on February 11, 2012.

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