Journal of Muscle Biology

Editorial Open Access

Muscle Biology and the Pathogenesis of AIS: Insights from Electrophysiology, Imaging, Histology, and Molecular Genetics

Mohamed E Abdel-Wanis

Studies have indicated that patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) commonly present with an imbalance of the paraspinal muscles regarding the orientation, length, thickness, volume, cross sectional area, and fiber type composition. However, whether paraspinal muscle imbalance is the cause or the consequence of spinal deformities in IS, remains unclear.

J Muscle Biol, Volume 1, Issue 1, p1-3

Editorial Open Access

Sarcopenia: An Upcoming Challenge for Elderly Health

Md Monoarul Haque, Mominul Islam

Ageing is known to be a natural process but is associated with significant decline in neuromuscular function and performance. Sarcopenia is an age related disease described by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. In addition, sarcopenia is a major clinical problem in public health of older people; with some adverse outcomes such as disability, poor quality of life, and increased risk of death.

J Muscle Biol, Volume 1, Issue 1, p4-6