have MSA, suggesting that the actual incidence of MSA is higher than that estimate. While some suggest that MSA affects slightly more men than women (1.3:1), others suggest that the two sexes are equally likely to be affected. The condition most commonly presents in persons aged 50–60. Research Mesenchymal stem cell therapy may delay the progression of neurological deficits in patients with MSA-cerebellar type. Notable cases Ronald Green (1944–2012), American-Israeli basketball player Chef Kerry Simon died from complications of MSA. Nikolai Andrianov was a Soviet/Russian gymnast who held the record for men for the most Olympic medals at 15 (7 gold medals, 5 silver medals, 3 bronze medals) until Michael Phelps surpassed him at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Joseph C. Howard Sr. was the first African American to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Singer and songwriter Johnny Cash wrote in his autobiography that he was diagnosed with Shy–Drager in 1997. Kenneth More British actor, originally diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Todd J. Campbell (1956–2021), United States district judge and counsel to former Vice President Al Gore. References External links Medical Textbook: "Multiple System Atrophy" edited by Gregor Wenning and Alessandra Fanciulli Extrapyramidal and movement disorders Rare diseases Neurodegenerative disorders Peripheral nervous system disorders ca:Síndrome de Shy-Drager es:Síndrome de Shy-Drager pt:Síndrome de Shy-Drager ro:Sindromul Shy-Drager sl:Shy-Dragerjev sindrom