STAR, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease -related research
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There is currently no cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), a progressive neuromuscular disorder that affects an estimated 2.6 million people, causing them to live with limited ability and mobility, as well as deformities and frequent pain. But now, more than at any previous time in the history of CMT research, hoped-for treatments and cures have an excellent chance of becoming a reality. With your help, the Strategy to Accelerate Research (STAR) will build upon recent breakthroughs in …
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Bladder Problems in HIV disease
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Brief description about some of the common causes of frequent urination that occur in the setting of HIV infection
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Learning Curve Star Baby Teething Blanket
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The DASH Diet Action Plan: Based on the National Institutes of Health Research: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
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Information on Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
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Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a term that is used to cover many problems of the feline urinary tract, including stones and cystitis. The term feline urologic syndrome (FUS) is an older term which is still sometimes used for this condition. The condition can lead to plugged-penis syndrome also known as blocked cat syndrome.
FLUTD is not a specific diagnosis in and of itself, rather, it represents an array of problems within one body system.
It affects cats of both sexes, but tends to be more dangerous in males because they are more susceptible to blockages due to their longer, narrower urethrae. Urinary tract disorders have a high rate of recurrence, and some cats seem to be more susceptible to urinary problems than others.
Signs of FLUTD include:
Prolonged squatting or straining in or out of the litter box (some owners may confuse this with signs of constipation) and not producing urine or only a small amount
Frequent urination or straining
Pain while urinating (meowing or howling)
Urinating outside of the litter box
Blood in the urine
Frequent licking of the genital area
Vomiting
Depression
It can be treated by following ways:
If dire, life-threatening status, then correction of hydration, electrolyte and metabolic disturbances if possible is attempted. If the bladder has ruptured, then surgery is required.
Obstruction must be relieved. Quite often, cats are anesthetized and a urinary catheter is placed (in the urethra) to dislodge the offending occlusion and to empty the bladder. Sometimes, to maintain patency, the catheter is left in place for several days.
Antibiotics are administered if urinary infection is suspected; fluids are given to “flush” bladder content (diurese), maintain urine flow, hydration and to correct metabolic and electrolyte derangements.
If crystals or urinary tract calculi (”stones”) are suspected, based upon physical exam, urinalysis or x-rays, special diets and medications may be perscribed (depending upon the nature of the crystals/stones). However, some types are not amenable to medical dissolution and surgery may be required.
There are several causes of FLUTD in cats:
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) or unknown cause: This is the most common cause of FLUTD in cats, and is seen in 50 – 65% of cases. Cystitis means “means irritation of the urinary bladder”. Even with extensive testing, much of the time a cause of the symptoms cannot be determined.
Urinary Stones (uroliths): Struvite or calcium oxalate are the most common form of urinary stones. Uroliths are seen in 15 – 20% of cases.
Diet: A diet of dry food & fish flavoured foods can both lead to FLUTD.
Cancer: This is seen in less than 1% of cases.
Trauma or anatomical defects of the urethra: This is seen in less than 1% of cases.
Bacterial infection: This is an uncommon cause of FLUTD & is seen in around 1 – 3% of cases.
How Can These Possible Causes Be Sorted Out?
In younger cats, there is a 50% chance that testing will be fruitless. Given this, testing beyond an examination and urinalysis may not be performed unless the syndrome is recurrent.
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Anne Bronte “O God! if this indeed be all ” Poem animation
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bliss, And wake to weary woe; If friendship’s solace must decay, When other joys are gone, And love must keep so far away, While I go wandering on,– Wandering and toiling without gain, The slave of others’ will, With constant care, and frequent pain, Despised, forgotten still; Grieving to look on vice and sin, Yet powerless to quell The silent current from within, The outward torrent’s swell While all the good I would impart, The feelings I would share, Are driven backward to my heart, …
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Sean John Men’s Basic Star Jeans, Fatigue, 32
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- A perfect addition to any stylish wardrobe
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Prostate Cancer Symptoms
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or stopping the flow of urine, needing to urinate often, especially at night, weak flow of urine, urine flow that starts and stops, pain or burning during urination, difficulty having an erection, blood in the urine or semen, and/or frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the beginning stages. By the time symptoms do occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate. The “Prostate Cancer Treatment” report includes a …
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Appendicitis, a Frequent Digestive Disease
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The appendix is an 8 cm long intestinal tissue extending from the Ilion. Its inflammation causes appendicitis. The exact function of the appendix is not known but we can easily have a normal life without it.
If not treated on time by surgical appendectomy, appendicitis can lead to perforation and spread the infection in the peritoneum, the abdominal lining. Unless quickly treated with strong antibiotics peritonitis can cause death by toxic shock.
An infection separated from the other parts of the body by a lining can form outside the appendix forming an abscess filled with pus. This situation is not so critical like appendicitis but cannot be detected throughout surgery. Because of that, all cases of appendicitis are considered emergencies and need surgical treatment.
Appendicitis commonly appears at the age of 10-30, rare under 2, but it can strike anytime.
Appendicitis is caused by an infection in the body, by cancer or by a foreign body blocking the connection with the intestines.
The most common classical symptoms for appendicitis are:
1. Pain in the superior abdomen or around the navel, moving downwards and right.
2. Lack of appetite
3. Nausea and vomiting states
4. Abdominal distension with stopping of the intestinal transit
5. Constipation or diarrhea
6. Abdominal cramps
7. Painful urination
8. Low fever in the beginning
Symptoms are never the same; they vary from person to person. You should call your physician right away if you have matching pains. Stop eating and drinking, do not take antacids, pain-killers or laxatives that may cause appendicle perforation.
Symptoms of appendicitis can be easily mixed up with the ones of urinary tract or bladder infections, ovary problems, gastritis, Crohn disease or intestinal infection. This is why diagnosing appendicitis is hard to do.
To establish a certain diagnosis of appendicitis a surgeon must examine the abdomen for inflammation, do urine tests, rectal exam, blood analysis, ultrasound or CT scan.
The treatment is surgical even when the doctors aren’t 100% sure because it can lead to other complications. Appendectomy is the removal of the appendix; if an abscess is found it needs to be drained and then the appendix can be removed.
Before surgery patients get antibiotics to fight against a possible peritonitis; if present the peritoneum must be drained and irrigated. Usually surgeons perform a topic anesthesia, only on complications a general one.
The appendix is removed classical through a 8 cm long incision or by laparoscopic way.
After 12 hours from the operation you can move around and in 2-3 weeks time your life comes back to normal.
Call your physician if after the intervention you have these symptoms: Pains, vomiting, fever, blood in urine or in your vomit, pains and redness of the incision, dizziness.
Appendicitis cannot be prevented; its appearance could also be inherited. Persons who eat more fruits and vegetables with high amounts of fiber are less susceptive to make appendicitis.
For more resources about appendicitis or even about acute appendicitis please visit this website http://www.appendicitis-center.com/
For more resources about appendicitis or even about acute appendicitis please visit this website http://www.appendicitis-center.com/
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Hope For Lung Cancer: How 7 Survivors Beat The Disease.
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Interviews With Lung Cancer Survivors, Including References To Resources, Support Groups & Clinical Trial Matching Services. Also Includes 21 Frequently Asked Questions.
Hope For Lung Cancer: How 7 Survivors Beat The Disease.
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about 2 months ago
don’t worry guys, I have CMT and am confident i’ll get accepted for a neuroscience/biomedical degree at manchester
i’ll soon cure us all
about 2 months ago
hola soy de argentina tambien tengo esta enfermedad me es medio dificil de tratarla me gsutaria charlar con alguien ke pase lo mismo ke yo
about 2 months ago
let them laught, the true is the ppl who is laughing got more problems with theirself then us with cmt, really.
i got this myself, no sorry for us, but sorry for theese ppl whos laughintg of us,
about 2 months ago
mi have this too born with it, its hard sometimes, and my children will might get it too, but so what? it more worse diseases then thos, somtimes its very hard, but iam fine, no sorry for me, iam born, i got a life, and loved, i have the life i ever wanted, and who laught about this..iam sure they got more problems with them selv then us with cmt really=) the best of all, is i know iam not the only one with cmt, its more ppl with cmt, and their living=)
about 2 months ago
im sorry for these people. i have it to, but no one is going to care. people will just laugh at us. they always will.
about 2 months ago
you could AIM me if you want
aim: b1essthefall
about 2 months ago
My boyfriend has this, especially in his legs and feet and has fusions in his toes.
about 2 months ago
yea i have a lot in my feet too, and a little in my hands. it’d be great to meet someone in real life who has to deal with it too
about 2 months ago
no prob m8
it is still being researched, in the future it will probably be used as therapy for many muscular and neural diseases, and becoming affordable.
about 2 months ago
o thats too bad, thx anyway for the info
about 2 months ago
myostatin is a gene that induces muscles dystrophy. by blocking this gene, dystrophy can be halted.
Labs sell this stuff, but it costs $4500 for 1 mg
(do a google search, you’ll get many results)
about 2 months ago
what is that and is it a health risk to take it?
about 2 months ago
Research tells myostatin inhibitors can reduce the dystrophy effects.
about 2 months ago
i have this shit
about 2 months ago
Hey yeah I have it too. Let’s hope this STAR programme finds a cure huh? I have a feeling it won’t come about in our lives though – maybe in our children’s or children’s children?
Vamos a ver.
about 2 months ago
=/ ive gt this too, its hard. effects my feet alot more than my hands too. i wanna meet ppl with it