Sex and gender influence symptom manifestation and survival in multiple system atrophy

In conclusion, our data show longer survival from diagnosis in females and slight overall survival benefit which may be related to initial motor manifestations.

Source: Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical - April 23, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Elizabeth A. Coon, Renee M. Nelson, David M. Sletten, Mariana D. Suarez, J. Eric Ahlskog, Eduardo E. Benarroch, Paola Sandroni, Jay N. Mandrekar, Phillip A. Low, Wolfgang Singer Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research