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Alexander disease

“The clearance of NeuroRPM is a[u] major milestone in the fight against Parkinson’s [/u],” Alexander Ksendzovsky, MD, PhD, cofounder and chief scientific officer of NeuroRPM, the app’s developer, said in a company press release."

I had my yearly visit with my nephrologist today and received great news (Praise God!) My eGFR has increased nearly 20 points (74) and creatinine decreased to .83. No protein in urine and sodium, potassium, phosphorus, albumin (as well as other parameters) are all exceptional! He

Epilepsy is a fairly common condtion and one of its medications carbamazepine was studied vis-a-vis advanced PCA. Conclusion -- reduced mortality. What is the community's take on this? A search showed nothing within the Advanced PCA group.

Hi all, Well at last I've had my 6 months routine MRI liver scan and liver monitoring blood results back after 6 weeks of worrying and fretting. No features of concern with scan and AFP bloods<1.3 normal. I'm just wondering if any of you know if the bloods for HCC are also for liver function aswell

Hi consultant says i have cirrhosis fibro at level 4?Put on liver clinic haven't heard anything since. Is this usual practice. Caused by long term infection so was a total surprise. Keep well everyone

hi I have a severely Decompensated Liver my consultant has practically left me to my own devices, I have organised 2 weekly bloods to be with GP, so at I can keep an eye out for things. This week my bloods show I have Acute Kidney Injury. My Consaltant has not been in touch she never returns calls

Is it bad if PSA rises slightly during Docetaxel treatments? It’s risen 3 out of the 4 treatments he’s had. Doc doesn’t seem too worried but we assumed it would go down. Scans looked good. Thank you!

Hi, my partner is still in hospital with what we were told was liver failure /decomp Cirrhosis. They seem to think its now Alcoholic Hepatitis as his last US scan doesn't really suggest Cirrhosis and he has no ascites. He is still yellow and is having a colonoscopy today. The consultant has also said

last week had liver biopsy went ok as well as it could, I’ve had auto hep for many years, on pred 5mg and aza 50mg, just come back from liver specialist new one ( to me ) and he was saying as my liver inflammation was rising from last month he’s putting me up to 40 Mg!!! And 75mg aza! I am she’ll shocked

The PSP & CBD Ice Cream Challenge 2023 Holdout Okay admit it. How many of us have found ourselves in front of the refrigerator/freezer after we've gone to bed? Those midnight or later stomach grumblings won't let you sleep until they're satisfied. As so often depicted on TV commercials and television

There are several foods that contain or promote dopamine production in the body. Here are some examples: Tyrosine-Rich Foods: Dopamine is derived from the amino acid tyrosine. Foods high in tyrosine include: Almonds, walnuts, and other nuts Avocados Bananas Eggs Lean meats (chicken, turkey, beef

hi, I’m looking for some advice about my Dad. He has chronic liver disease - cirrhosis - and has lived with it for 20 years. Lately he has had hepatic encephalopathy that is getting steadily worse, and is on Lactulose. over the last week he has suddenly got much, much worse with confusion, unsteadiness

1. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for local staging before salvage radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis. Zapała P, Ślusarczyk A, Rajwa P, Gandaglia G, Zapała Ł, Zattoni F, Lorenc T, Ploussard G, Radziszewski P. World J Urol. 2023 May;41(5):1275-1284. doi: 10.1007/s00345-023-04383-2. Epub 2023 Apr

1. Efficacy in urinary symptom burden, psychological distress, and self-efficacy of education-enhanced interventions in prostate cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analyses. Martín-Núñez J, Raya-Benítez J, López-López L, Calvache-Mateo A, Heredia-Ciuró A, Navas-Otero A, Valenza MC. Support

I started 6/1 With very very bloody diarrhea, lasted 2 days old blood it appeared to be.. now have thick stool with blood and is hard to clean myself because it just sticks to me. Have Dr appointment today, but I'm weak feeling, lower back pain and inner thighs hurt... My Daddy passed away in 09'

Good day all, It's been a while since i posted and a few peeps had reached out so thought I'd provide an update. Here's a link to my original post detailing my chronic liver issues. Since then, a liver biopsy confirmed cirrhosis, most likely due to autoimmune condition. https://healthunlocked.com/

I have recently been diagnosed with cirrhosis following abnormal blood test and fibroscan. I am a non drinker, with a BMI 22.3. The specialist says I am one of the 5-7% of people with a fatty liver but not over weight and probably hereditary. This has come as a shock. I only had a blood test because

Hi, I had an ultrasound in November 22 because of a high GGT level and right side pain, the results came back as normal. I had another blood test in January and again in May of this year and the results came back as normal apart from my GGT which was 142. I don’t drink and eat healthily and still

Hi all, I'm waiting to hear what my treatment plan will be following a small, singular spot that is HCC... I have Budd Chiari, liver TIPS and cirrhosis (although not bad I believe). It's the Budd C that's caused all my problems (which despite being diagnosed with since 22/23 I'm still struggling to

Hi Folks, After RP ~6 months ago with persistent PSA > .15, I've begun ADT using Orgovyx, and salvage pelvic RT. When should I expect that my RO will order testing, and for what? For example blood tests for PSA & testosterone.