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OFFICIAL NHS LETTER
Hi yet again! Quick addition to my earlier post! I have just received the 'official' NHS shieldimg letter in today's post. Was half expecting it, but it has still made me feel a bit strange to actually have it (don't know if that sounds a bit silly)? Anyway, it's addressed to me personally as the person
Hi yet again! Quick addition to my earlier post! I have just received the 'official' NHS shieldimg letter in today's post. Was half expecting it, but it has still made me feel a bit strange to actually have it (don't know if that sounds a bit silly)? Anyway, it's addressed to me personally as the person
Kags1068
in
NRAS
4 years ago
High risk for COVID-19 and receiving letters/contact from NHS
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults The above guidance describes 2 groups of people; “those who are at increased risk of severe
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults The above guidance describes 2 groups of people; “those who are at increased risk of severe
PMRpro
Ambassador
in
PMRGCAuk
4 years ago
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK and protecting older people and vulnerable adults - and THAT'S ALL OF US.
From the UK Gov website. "[i]There are some clinical conditions which put people at even higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If you are in this category, next week the NHS in England will directly contact you with advice the more stringent measures you should take in order to keep yourself and
From the UK Gov website. "[i]There are some clinical conditions which put people at even higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If you are in this category, next week the NHS in England will directly contact you with advice the more stringent measures you should take in order to keep yourself and
Jm954
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CLL Support
4 years ago
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Official Government advice on who is in the ‘at risk’ category for Covid-19
From www.gov.uk “We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures. This group includes those who are: aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions) under 70 with an underlying health
From www.gov.uk “We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures. This group includes those who are: aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions) under 70 with an underlying health
Bookworm55
in
NRAS
4 years ago
Government Guidelines 16.03.2020 for transplanted patients
Listed on government website last night. All transplant patients will be contacted directly by NHS to deliver more stringent guidelines. Note: there are some clinical conditions which put people at even higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
If you are in this category, next week the NHS in
Listed on government website last night. All transplant patients will be contacted directly by NHS to deliver more stringent guidelines. Note: there are some clinical conditions which put people at even higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
If you are in this category, next week the NHS in
Kimlescam
in
British Liver Trust
4 years ago
Government Advice on Coronavirus
In a nutshell...keep smiling. Government Advice in the UK as at 12th March 2020 · All people with flu-like symptoms – a fever above 37.8C or a persistent cough- should stay at home, away from other people, for seven days. · Schools should not take trips abroad. · Older people
In a nutshell...keep smiling. Government Advice in the UK as at 12th March 2020 · All people with flu-like symptoms – a fever above 37.8C or a persistent cough- should stay at home, away from other people, for seven days. · Schools should not take trips abroad. · Older people
Kevin53
in
LUPUS UK
4 years ago
National trial launched to test re-purposing existing drugs to treat COVID-19 patients.
However, around 15% of patients develop severe disease, including serious
damage
to the lungs and multiple
organ
failure, and about two percent die. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/national-trial-launched-to-test-re-purposing-existing-drugs-to-treat-covid-19-patients
However, around 15% of patients develop severe disease, including serious
damage
to the lungs and multiple
organ
failure, and about two percent die. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/national-trial-launched-to-test-re-purposing-existing-drugs-to-treat-covid-19-patients
2greys
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 years ago
Trial IPT Drug rapamycin
Trial IPT Drug https://www.pdsa.org/products-a-publications/e-news/2018-enews/item/1613-pdsa-enews-032818.html Rapamycin is an interesting drug. First, in trials as a cure for (I think) athletes' foot, it was never marketed for that because it was a powerful immune suppressor. It became the "go to
Trial IPT Drug https://www.pdsa.org/products-a-publications/e-news/2018-enews/item/1613-pdsa-enews-032818.html Rapamycin is an interesting drug. First, in trials as a cure for (I think) athletes' foot, it was never marketed for that because it was a powerful immune suppressor. It became the "go to
SurferDude
in
ITP Support Association
4 years ago
Use of Glucocorticoids Linked to Organ Damage in SLE, Study Finds
To better understand the source of
organ
damage
in SLE patients on glucocorticoids, researchers from 13 centers collaborated to determine if these medications also are associated with
organ
damage
in SLE patients without active disease.
To better understand the source of
organ
damage
in SLE patients on glucocorticoids, researchers from 13 centers collaborated to determine if these medications also are associated with
organ
damage
in SLE patients without active disease.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
What is “Public Comment” and why should I participate?
Do you ever wonder how you can influence change when it comes to the development of policies in the world of organ transplant? When the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) begins to investigate how to solve any current policy issues regarding organ sharing and regulation, they provide
Do you ever wonder how you can influence change when it comes to the development of policies in the world of organ transplant? When the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) begins to investigate how to solve any current policy issues regarding organ sharing and regulation, they provide
IzabellaDOnofrio
Administrator
in
Power2Save Transplant Community
4 years ago
SLE Patients Stake a Claim on Hydroxychloroquine
It has been shown to reduce lupus flares and prevent
organ
damage
including cardiovascular events," wrote Andrea Fava and Michelle Petri in the Journal of Autoimmunity.
It has been shown to reduce lupus flares and prevent
organ
damage
including cardiovascular events," wrote Andrea Fava and Michelle Petri in the Journal of Autoimmunity.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
Lupus Has Nerve Shows Large International Study
The researchers also measured SLE disease activity,
organ
damage
, and autoantibodies, as well as outcomes as reported by both patients and physicians. Nearly 8 percent of participants had PNS events.
The researchers also measured SLE disease activity,
organ
damage
, and autoantibodies, as well as outcomes as reported by both patients and physicians. Nearly 8 percent of participants had PNS events.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
LRA Celebrates Major Research Breakthroughs in 2019
Pediatric lupus typically hits children harder than adults and comes with extra health issues since children are affected by the disease longer, impacting
organ
damage
.
Pediatric lupus typically hits children harder than adults and comes with extra health issues since children are affected by the disease longer, impacting
organ
damage
.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
LRA Celebrates Major Research Breakthroughs in 2019
Pediatric lupus typically hits children harder than adults and comes with extra health issues since children are affected by the disease longer, impacting
organ
damage
.
Pediatric lupus typically hits children harder than adults and comes with extra health issues since children are affected by the disease longer, impacting
organ
damage
.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
4 years ago
Drugs to reduce radiation effects
I was thinking that Radiotherapy does the same
organ
damage
as a radiation exposure ..... Why cant we use same drugs as employed for protecting radiation exposure like Chernebyl or any other radiation exposure...... Seems like URI Protein C Thbd play a role.....
I was thinking that Radiotherapy does the same
organ
damage
as a radiation exposure ..... Why cant we use same drugs as employed for protecting radiation exposure like Chernebyl or any other radiation exposure...... Seems like URI Protein C Thbd play a role.....
Karmaji
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Need advice for organ damage control during RT
Dear Friends....I am on Firmagon since 2 months. .(aged 79.. GL 8 T3B...small oligo metastases on 2 points in pelvis... not seen in Bone scan but seen in Choline and MRI.....° no pain anywhere) will be starting RT in 2 weeks. I seek some advice on Diet choice and other precautions to take during IMRT
Dear Friends....I am on Firmagon since 2 months. .(aged 79.. GL 8 T3B...small oligo metastases on 2 points in pelvis... not seen in Bone scan but seen in Choline and MRI.....° no pain anywhere) will be starting RT in 2 weeks. I seek some advice on Diet choice and other precautions to take during IMRT
Karmaji
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
Dear friends .....Need advice starting prostate radiotherapy on oct 21 2019
I am anxious about
organ
damage
during IMRT/IGRT plus Arc etc..... I would like to have feedback on how to keep Rectum les nervous.... Bladder should be OK .... just dose with water.... For Rectum and Bowl..... lot of questions....
I am anxious about
organ
damage
during IMRT/IGRT plus Arc etc..... I would like to have feedback on how to keep Rectum les nervous.... Bladder should be OK .... just dose with water.... For Rectum and Bowl..... lot of questions....
Karmaji
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
New fungus-derived antibiotic: relief in sight for immunocompromised people
Immunodeficiency is the condition where the capability of the immune system to fight against diseases has been compromised. Immunocompromised people have a higher chance of contacting diseases compared to people with healthy immune systems. Immunodeficiency usually occurs as a consequence of several
Immunodeficiency is the condition where the capability of the immune system to fight against diseases has been compromised. Immunocompromised people have a higher chance of contacting diseases compared to people with healthy immune systems. Immunodeficiency usually occurs as a consequence of several
2greys
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
5 years ago
Using Hydroxychloroquine for Less Than 1 Year Raises Patients’ Likelihood of Flares, Study Suggests
This medication, also used to prevent and treat malaria, is thought to help patients lower their use of steroids and lessen
organ
damage
. Studies into whether stopping use of hydroxychloroquine impacts the course of SLE are scarce.
This medication, also used to prevent and treat malaria, is thought to help patients lower their use of steroids and lessen
organ
damage
. Studies into whether stopping use of hydroxychloroquine impacts the course of SLE are scarce.
lupus-support1
Administrator
in
LUpus Patients Understanding and Support
5 years ago
clarification on EBRT protocol
I come back again on
organ
damage
control during RT My RO says they have top equipment..IMRT IGRT upto date... It would be interesting to be aware of small details to limit damage...
I come back again on
organ
damage
control during RT My RO says they have top equipment..IMRT IGRT upto date... It would be interesting to be aware of small details to limit damage...
Karmaji
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
5 years ago
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