Slow-progression: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for slow progression

Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

It’s important to be tested for kidney disease if you have diabetes so it can be detected early and treated to slow progression of the damage. [heart.org]

Preventing or slowing down the progression of CKD There are ways to stop CKD becoming any worse or to slow down any progression. [patient.info]

Keeping your blood sugar and blood pressure under control in your target range is very important to slow kidney disease. [heart.org]

Early-Onset Nuclear Cataract

Cortical cataracts also tend to have a slow, steady progression but cause more trouble with glare and haziness. [health.clevelandclinic.org]

In addition, a balanced diet containing a reasonable amount of antioxidant vitamins may help slow the progression of cataracts, while supporting overall health. [ophthalmicconsultants.com]

[…] cataract progression. [aoa.org]

Diabetic Nephropathy

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can help slow down the progression of kidney damage. [webmd.com]

progression of diabetic nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes makes the drug the first new treatment option in nearly 20 years indicated for slowing diabetic kidney [renalandurologynews.com]

Reducing dietary salt intake may help slow progression of diabetic kidney disease. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Multiple Sclerosis

High vitamin D levels are probably protective against the development of MS, although the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in slowing progression of MS remains to be [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Over time, some patients will experience “progression,” less inflammatory changes and more of a slow, progressive worsening of multiple symptoms and disability. [umms.org]

We create tailored treatment plans to relieve symptoms, reduce the severity and duration of MS attacks, and halt or slow progression of the disease. [ucsfhealth.org]

Macular Degeneration

Your doctor may recommend a combination of vitamins or diet changes to slow progression. [share.upmc.com]

It is a slow progressive disease that affects the central area of the retina called the macula. [healingtheeye.com]

Additionally, the UPMC Eye Center offers intravitreal injections, a treatment that delivers medicine directly into the eye and has the ability to slow the progression of the [share.upmc.com]

Muscular Dystrophy

Fortunately, timely interventions can help slow progression of complications and maximize your child's quality of life. [web.archive.org]

An ACE inhibitor and/or a beta-blocker may help prevent or slow progression of cardiomyopathy. [merckmanuals.com]

Walking braces for the ankle-foot or the knee-ankle-foot can help support weak muscles and keep the body flexible, slowing progression of contractures. Medications. [web.archive.org]

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A large clinical trial published in May 2014 showed that NAC does not slow progression of IPF. [lung.ca]

Treatment Standard treatment for IPF is intended to improve symptoms and slow progression of the disease. [columbiasurgery.org]

How can pulmonary rehabilitation slow disease progression? [pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com]

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Findings of controlled trials indicate that nutritional interventions, including vitamin A palmitate and omega-3-rich fish, slow progression of disease in many patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Some extreme cases may have a rapid evolution over two decades or a slow progression that never leads to blindness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, patients generally demonstrate a slow, progressive loss of peripheral vision over many years, until only central (tunnel) vision remains. [uclahealth.org]

Biliary Cirrhosis

They consider a liver transplant when they cannot control complications through treatment. 3 Primary biliary cirrhosis is a slow, progressive disease. [badgut.org]

Because of the disease’s slow progress, it is possible to plan elective transplant surgery. [gicare.com]

The development of cirrhosis in the liver is the end result of PBC. 4 Since PBC is incurable, physicians aim treatment at slowing progression of the disease, relieving symptoms [badgut.org]

Primary Lateral Sclerosis

Primary lateral sclerosis denotes a clinical state with the insidious onset and slow progression of neurological dysfunction limited to the corticospinal tract. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: Clinically pure PLS can be defined by isolated UMN signs 4 years after symptom onset, and is a syndrome of slow progression with high levels of function. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Although absolute guarantees cannot be given, some measure of reassurance may be derived from the overall slow progression in these patients. [emedicine.com]

Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

progressive multiple sclerosis has been hailed as “big news” by doctors and charities. [telegraph.co.uk]

Although the results of the INFORMS study suggest that fingolimod may not slow down the progression, some PPMS patients might still benefit from a disease-modifying treatment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Therefore, drugs have primarily been developed to slow disease progression in RRMS and SPMS patients. [clinicaltrials.gov]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2F

It is characterized by early weakness and atrophy of the pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles in adolescence or young adulthood, with slow progression. [jewishgeneticdiseases.org]

There is usually slow progression. [patient.info]

In general slow progression of weakness is to be expected. The affected muscles get worse and it spreads to more muscles. [checkorphan.org]

Overeating

Right now, there is no cure for chronic hepatitis B, but the good news is there are treatments that can help slow the progression of liver disease in chronically infected [hepb.org]

[…] persons by slowing down the virus. [hepb.org]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

progressive course. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

LGMD 2B is characterized by early weakness and atrophy of the pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles in adolescence or young adulthood, with slow progression. [egl-eurofins.com]

There is usually slow progression. [patient.info]

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

PBC is a slowly progressive disease. The disease often can be slowed further with a medication called ursodeoxycholic acid, or UDCA. [newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org]

It has been shown to slow progression of the disease and prevent the need for liver transplantation, which is the last recourse for patients with end-stage disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

They consider a liver transplant when they cannot control complications through treatment. 3 Primary biliary cirrhosis is a slow, progressive disease. [badgut.org]

Arthritis of Knee

This is usually a slow progressive process and often occurs in patients who are middle aged or older. There is no one cause for osteoarthritis. [sydneyknee.com.au]

It is a slow, progressive degenerative disease in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away. [drrobertlaprademd.com]

Can PRP slow the progression of your arthritis? [howardluksmd.com]

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2Q

It is characterized by early weakness and atrophy of the pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles in adolescence or young adulthood, with slow progression. [jewishgeneticdiseases.org]

There is usually slow progression. [patient.info]

In general slow progression of weakness is to be expected. The affected muscles get worse and it spreads to more muscles. [checkorphan.org]

Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15

Other than notably slow progression, its main distinguishing characteristic is tremor, often affecting the head, which is seen in about half of affecteds and which may be [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The characteristic clinical feature was of very slow progression, with two affected individuals remaining ambulant without aids after over 50 years of symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Background: Spinocerebellar ataxia type 15 (SCA15) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by pure cerebellar ataxia, very slow progression, and [n.neurology.org]

Lung Scarring

New therapy The findings also reveal promising signs that the drug – called TD139 – may help to slow progression of disease. [medicalxpress.com]

The findings also reveal promising signs that the drug – called TD139 – may help to slow progression of disease. [ed.ac.uk]

Chronic Kidney Disease

This study demonstrates that bicarbonate supplementation slows the rate of progression of renal failure to ESRD and improves nutritional status among patients with CKD. [doi.org]

Results of interventional studies suggest that alkali therapy in CKD patients slows progression of kidney disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The prevention or correction of chronic metabolic acidosis has been found to slow progression of chronic kidney disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Retinitis

However, patients generally demonstrate a slow, progressive loss of peripheral vision over many years, until only central (tunnel) vision remains. [uclahealth.org]

Vitamin A palmitate, omega-3 fatty acids, and lutein plus zeaxanthin may help slow progression of vision loss. [merckmanuals.com]

[…] macular edema Intraocular computer chip implants There is no way to reverse damage caused by retinitis pigmentosa, but vitamin A palmitate 15,000 IU orally once a day may help slow [merckmanuals.com]

Binswanger Disease

The successful management of hypertension and diabetes can slow the progression of atherosclerosis, and subsequently slow the progress of BD. [ninds.nih.gov]

The successful management of hypertension and diabetes can slow the progression of atherosclerosis, and subsequently slow the progress of Binswanger's disease. [braindiseases.blogspot.com]

Behaviors that slow the progression of high blood pressure, diabetes, and atherosclerosis -- such as eating a healthy diet and keeping healthy wake/ sleep schedules, exercising [rxlist.com]

Motor Neuron Disease

We compared 11 patients affected by slow-progression MND with 9 patients presenting typical progression illness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

"Not only could this type of nutritional intervention be a novel way to treat and slow down the progression of ALS, it might also be useful in other neurological diseases. [sciencedaily.com]

Besides a sporadic presentation and a slow progressive course, as described in the 2 previously cases, our patient presented with prominent sensory and cerebellar signs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Kidney Disease

National Kidney Disease Education Pr Find resources for using MNT to help patients with CKD maintain good nutritional status, slow progression, and treat complications. [nal.usda.gov]

progressive loss of kidney function requiring dialysis and kidney transplantation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It’s important to be tested for kidney disease if you have diabetes so it can be detected early and treated to slow progression of the damage. [heart.org]

Pigmented Paravenous Retinochoroidal Atrophy

Pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy is probably a slowly progressive disease, particularly in older patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Latest publications show a slow progression. No effective treatment is available. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The two older patients, aged 69 and 70 years and each followed for 26 years, showed slow progression of disease during follow-up. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Lafora Disease

In this work, we characterize the mutations present in the EPM2A gene in a patient displaying a slow progression form of the disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Daily living activities and social interaction were preserved in all cases and, overall, the progression of the disease was slow. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

KEYWORDS: Atypical phenotype; EPM2A; Lafora disease; Late onset; Slow progression [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Osteoarthritis

Abstract Although hip osteoarthritis usually shows a slow progression, a rapidly destructive osteoarthritis is observed in approximately 10% of patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There is no cure for the disease, but some treatments attempt to slow disease progression. What is osteoarthritis? [rheumatology.org]

While you can't reverse the effects of osteoarthritis, early treatment may help you avoid pain and disability and slow progression of the disease. [ucsfhealth.org]

Diabetic Retinopathy

However, the lack of evidence to support such intervention to slow progression of diabetic retinopathy or to prevent other outcomes considered in this review, along with the [doi.org]

Surgical techniques can slow progression of the condition and sometimes even reverse loss of vision. [emedicinehealth.com]

progression of diabetic retinopathy. [doi.org]

Aagenaes Syndrome

progress to hepatic cirrhosis and giant cell hepatitis with fibrosis of the portal tracts Cholestasis-edema syndrome, Norwegian type (disorder) Cholestasis-edema syndrome [wikidata.org]

progress to hepatic cirrhosis and giant cell hepatitis with fibrosis of the portal tracts. [1] [2] The genetic cause is unknown, but it is autosomal recessively inherited [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] disease Description A syndrome that is characterized by congenital hypoplasia of lymph vessels, which causes lymphedema of the legs and recurrent cholestasis in infancy, and slow [amp.pharm.mssm.edu]

Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C3

It is characterized by early weakness and atrophy of the pelvic and shoulder girdle muscles in adolescence or young adulthood, with slow progression. [jewishgeneticdiseases.org]

There is usually slow progression. [patient.info]

In general slow progression of weakness is to be expected. The affected muscles get worse and it spreads to more muscles. [checkorphan.org]