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Monday, August 28, 2017

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms 4 Weeks


Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms Be Aware

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms Be Aware


One in every 60 pregnancies is ectopic, a word that means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg attaches or implants itself somewhere other .Know what to expect in week 4 pregnancy. Learn how your baby is growing in 4th week of pregnancy. Get more information on 4 weeks pregnant symptoms..Ectopic Pregnancy Definition. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants in a location outside the uterus and tries to develop there. The word ectopic means .Ectopic pregnancy is the result of a flaw in human reproductive physiology that allows the conceptus to implant and mature outside the endometrial cavity .Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy . Previous ectopic pregnancy is a major risk factor for having another tubal pregnancy. Details on pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy.Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms. An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Almost all more than 95 .What is an ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. The vast majorities 95 of these are in the fallopian tubes..Pregnant women may experience lower tummy pain and/or bleeding in their pregnancy and this may be due to a number of courses. It is however very important that an d .Ectopic pregnancy, also known as eccyesis or tubal pregnancy, is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo attaches outside the uterus. Signs and symptoms .Three classic signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy What are other signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?.


Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms And Signs

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms And Signs

Fallopian Tube Ectopic Pregnancy

Fallopian Tube Ectopic Pregnancy


Ectopic pregnancy, also known as eccyesis or tubal pregnancy, is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo attaches outside the uterus. Signs and symptoms .One in every 60 pregnancies is ectopic, a word that means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg attaches or implants itself somewhere other .Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms. An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilized egg attaches itself in a place other than inside the uterus. Almost all more than 95 .Know what to expect in week 4 pregnancy. Learn how your baby is growing in 4th week of pregnancy. Get more information on 4 weeks pregnant symptoms..Three classic signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy What are other signs and symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy?.What is an ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is any pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. The vast majorities 95 of these are in the fallopian tubes..Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy . Previous ectopic pregnancy is a major risk factor for having another tubal pregnancy. Details on pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is the result of a flaw in human reproductive physiology that allows the conceptus to implant and mature outside the endometrial .Pregnant women may experience lower tummy pain and/or bleeding in their pregnancy and this may be due to a number of courses. It is however very important that an d .Ectopic Pregnancy Definition. In an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants in a location outside the uterus and tries to develop there. The word ectopic means .



Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Thymosin Beta 4 Protein Potential For Neuropathy


Today's post from pcgadvisory.com (see link below) is actually a press release from the manufacturers of Thymosin B4. According to Wikipedia, "Thymosin beta-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMSB4X gene. The protein consists (in humans) of 43 amino acids". Thymosin Beta 4 is claimed to be able to protect nerves and reduce neuropathic damage. Big claims, which are only borne out after tests on mice but the idea of this protein being able to actually repair and regenerate damaged nerves is a very seductive one. We will have to wait some time before the testing and research processes are complete but it certainly looks promising and is yet more evidence of how drug companies are now taking neuropathy much more seriously as an expansion area.


Researchers Report that Long-Term Administration of Thymosin B4 in a Diabetic Animal Model Prevents Progression of Peripheral Neuropathy and Restores Sciatic Nerve Function 
4 days ago May 2015

RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (RGRX), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on tissue protection, repair and regeneration, today announced that independent researchers have reported that diabetic mice treated long-term with Thymosin B4 (TB4) have significantly improved motor and sensory function in the sciatic nerve compared to the untreated animals and that TB4 protects the nerves and reverses neurological damage in diabetic neuropathy.

The improvement is closely associated with amelioration of sciatic nerve axonal and myelin damage and an increase of intraepidermal nerve fiber density. In vitro, TB4-treated neurons derived from the diabetic mice had more extensive neurite outgrowth compared to the untreated neurons. Furthermore, the researchers identified the protein that contributes to axonal remodeling.

“These results demonstrate the positive effects that TB4 has on a well-accepted animal model of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and again confirms the ability of TB4 to repair damage and promote tissue regeneration in vivo. The positive impact of TB4 on the tissue and nerve damage, as well as on the function of the sciatic nerve, is extremely encouraging and suggests a potential role for TB4 in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in humans. Moreover, the demonstration that reduction of glucose was not required to see the effects of TB4 is consistent with knowledge that reducing glucose levels does not ameliorate diabetic peripheral neuropathy. In addition, these new data are consistent with prior robust findings that TB4 has potent neurovascular restorative effects for both neural injury and degeneration in the central and peripheral nervous systems,” stated Michael Chopp, Ph.D., a member of the research team, Scientific Director of the Henry Ford Neuroscience Institute, and the Zoltan J. Kovacs Chair in Neuroscience Research.

“Since progressive loss of peripheral nerve function due to decreased nerve fibers and reduction in myelin is a major cause of morbidity in diabetes and in other conditions, these findings on the protective and restorative role of TB4 offer a significant potential new therapy for these patients. This study is very significant for RegeneRx as diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the targets for the use of RGN-352, our injectable TB4 formulation developed for systemic administration, and supports our continued investment in this area,” stated J.J. Finkelstein, RegeneRx’s president and chief executive officer.

The research was conducted by Dr. Lei Wang and her colleagues in the Department of Neurology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and the Department of Physics at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan under a Material Transfer Agreement between Henry Ford Hospital and RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. The study was published in the Journal of Diabetes Research; 2015:173656. Doi: 10.1155/2015/173656, Epub 2015 Apr 7.

About Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy


Diabetes affects an estimated 346 million people worldwide. Peripheral neuropathy is a progressive complication of diabetes and is associated with degeneration and demyelination of peripheral nerves. There is currently no effective treatment for preventing the development or reversing the progression of diabetic neuropathy. Symptoms can range from pain and numbness in the extremities to problems with the digestive system, urinary tract, blood vessels and heart and can be painful, disabling, and even fatal.

About RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (www.regenerx.com)


RegeneRx is focused on the development of a novel therapeutic peptide, Thymosin beta 4, for tissue and organ protection, repair and regeneration. RegeneRx currently has three drug candidates in clinical development for ophthalmic, cardiac and dermal indications, three active strategic licensing agreements in China, Pan Asia (Korea, Japan, and Australia, among others) and in the U.S. RGN-259, the Company’s TB4-based ophthalmic drug candidate is being developed for dry eye syndrome and for the treatment of neurotrophic keratopathy (NK), both of which are being developed in the U.S through its joint venture, ReGenTree. RGN-259 has been granted orphan status by the U.S. FDA and was recently allowed by the FDA to move into phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of patients with NK. RGN-352, the Company’s TB4-based injectable drug candidate, is a phase 2-ready drug candidate designed to be administered systemically to prevent and restore tissue damage associated with acute events such as heart attacks, strokes, and other similar injuries. RGN-137, the Company’s TB4-based dermal gel, is in phase 2 clinical development. For additional information about RegeneRx please visit www.regenerx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements


Any statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made under the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that any research published by the Company or any third party will be able to be replicated in human conditions, disorders or injuries, or prove to be commercially valuable. There can also be no assurance that any of the Company’s drug candidates will result in any approved products in the U.S. or any other country. Please view these and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including those identified in the “Risk Factors” section of the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and subsequent quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q, as well as other filings it makes with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements in this press release represent the Company’s views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update this information, as a result of future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law

http://pcgadvisory.com/news/researchers-report-that-long-term-administration-of-thymosin-b4-in-a-diabetic-animal-model-prevents-progression-of-peripheral-neuropathy-and-restores-sciatic-nerve-function/

Friday, July 21, 2017

Pregnancy Week 4


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17 Week Pregnancy Vlog Bump Shot Youtube


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4 Weeks Pregnancy

4 Weeks Pregnancy

Pregnancy Symptoms At 4 Weeks

Pregnancy Symptoms At 4 Weeks


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Sunday, July 16, 2017

4 Week Pregnancy Symptoms


21 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard Pinterest

21 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard Pinterest


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21 Weeks Pregnancy Chalkboard Pinterest

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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Neuropathy And Electro Stimulation Part 4


Today's post from absolutept.com (see link below) is the last of 4 looking at the qualities and effectiveness of EMS or Tens units in helping reduce neuropathic symptoms. Not all experts are fans of TENS systems, or believe that electro-stimulation is beneficial to neuropathy patients but as with so many of these things in the neuropathy world; they work for many people and bring relief, so deserve to be taken seriously. The problem may be that to get treatment in this area, many people have to go to private clinics and pay outside their normal insurance and that immediately raises the spectre of rampant commercialism and leads people to suspect they're going to be ripped off. This blog doesn't normally advertise but when someone provides useful and fact based information, which is of benefit to everyone considering their treatment options, then there is no objection to highlighting a medical facility. That's the case here. Chad Reilly (sports physical therapist) provides such a comprehensive analysis of EMS/TENS that patients may wish to take it further, either with him or their local TENS provider. Definitely worth reading if you want to know more about how it all works. All four sections appear within these four days.


Electric Stimulation and Neuropathy (Part 4)
Chad's Physical Therapy Blog - Chad Reilly

External electric muscle stimulation improves burning sensations and sleeping disturbances in patients with type 2 diabetes and symptomatic neuropathy. Pain Med. 2009 Mar;10(2):413-9. Humpert PM, Morcos M, Oikonomou D, Schaefer K, Hamann A, Bierhaus A, Schilling T, Nawroth PP.


OBJECTIVE:
External muscle stimulation (EMS) of the thighs was previously shown to have beneficial effects in a pilot study on painful diabetic neuropathy. However, differential effects on specific symptoms of neuropathy as well as determinants of treatment response have not been described.

DESIGN:
Ninety-two type 2 diabetes patients with different neuropathic symptoms were included in a prospective uncontrolled trial. Patients were treated twice a week for 4 weeks. Symptoms were graded on numeric scales at baseline, before the second and the eighth visit.

RESULTS:

Seventy-three percent of the participants reported marked improvement of symptoms. Subjective treatment response was positively and independently associated with symptom intensity but independent of disease extent, metabolic factors, age, or gender. Total symptoms graded by patients on numerical scales decreased significantly after 4 weeks of treatment. Patients in the upper tertile of symptom intensity showed significant improvement of paresthesia, pain, numbness and most pronounced for burning sensations and sleeping disturbances.

CONCLUSIONS:
In an uncontrolled setting, EMS seems to be an effective treatment for symptomatic neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes, especially in patients with strong symptoms.

Parameters:
Waveform: biphasic sinusoidal
Duty Cycle: 3s ramp, 3 on,
Pulse Duration: ?
Intensity: tolerable but not painful muscle contraction
Rate: 20 Hz frequency scanner of 4096-32768 Hz
Treatment Length: 60 minutes
Training Frequency: 2x/week
Training Length: 4 weeks
Electrodes/Placement: two electrodes per leg placed on the quadriceps

My comments:
This study is interesting because it broke down symptom improvement to include paresthesias, pain, burning sensation, sleep disturbance and numbness. However all of these improvements were based on patient reports, which is good, but as of yet nobody that I am aware of has objectively tested sensation to see if it changes. They noted improvement after the 2nd treatment and greater improvement after the 8th. Symptom reduction was consistent, but less than reported in prior studies. I would expect better improvements with daily or every other day stimulation (as the prior study seems to have had greater results with just 3 treatments on consecutive days) so I think portable but strong electric muscle stimulators patients can use at home would have led to a better outcome. Also, treatment duration of 60 minutes does not seem to work any better than 30 minutes. Additionally, anecdotal evidence from my office is that just 12 minutes works pretty well, but I’m using a greater intensity of electric stimulation, with electrode pad placement directly over muscles in the painful/numb regions.

So my take home message from this study is daily stimulation is probably better than 2 times per week, and a really good study would be to objectively test sensation before and after a trail of EMS to see if lost sensation can be restored along with subjective reductions in pain and paresthesias.

http://absolutept.com/electric-stimulation-and-neuropathy-part-4/

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Week 4 Pregnancy


Pregnancy Week 8 My Pregnancy Week 8

Pregnancy Week 8 My Pregnancy Week 8



Pregnancy Week 8 My Pregnancy Week 8

Pregnancy Week 8 My Pregnancy Week 8

12 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound

12 Weeks Pregnant Ultrasound