Possible Causes for Slow Progression Retinitis Pigmentosa A six-year study at Harvard that included 600 patients ranging in age from 18 to 49 showed that vitamin A slowed the progression of retinitis pigmentosa by about 20 percent [drweil.com] 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] 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] Geographic Atrophy GA is a slow progressing disease making clinical trial design challenging for treatments that not only slow GA progression, but also dry AMD progression. [spherixglobalinsights.com] Geographic Atrophy is a devastating blinding disease without any approved or effective treatment currently available to prevent its onset or slow down its progression. [graybug.vision] A second form, the subject of this study, is termed dry atrophic macular degeneration or otherwise geographic atrophy (GA) and involves a slow progressive atrophy of retinal [clinicaltrials.gov] Retinitis Pigmentosa Type 20 How Strong Is the Evidence That Nutritional Supplements Slow the Progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa?. Arch. [malattierare.regione.veneto.it] 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] Myofibrillar Myopathy Type 3 […] is typically slow with most remaining ambulatory. [practicalneurology.com] The clinical progression of WDM is so slow in most cases that most affected patients continue to work without a reduction in life expectancy; those with atypical relative [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] is slow but relentless, eventually involving proximal muscles, and leading to wheelchair dependency 10 to 20 years after symptom onset. [practicalneurology.com] Late-Onset Pompe Disease […] of disease progression) during routine neuromuscular clinic visits. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Disease progression is quite slow and affects axial, limb-girdle and respiratory muscles, particularly the diaphragm. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] of muscle function as measured by the Walton scale, and improved the natural history of disease progression [85]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia Type 38 UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot : 76 Spastic paraplegia 56, autosomal recessive: A form of spastic paraplegia, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a slow, gradual, progressive [malacards.org] Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Progressive reduction of plasma cholestanol levels after treatment initiation leads to slowing clinical progression of CTX (6). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] 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] Control of high blood pressure: This also slows progression of chronic kidney disease. [emedicinehealth.com] Glycaemic control for diabetic nephropathy and optimisation of blood pressure are key in slowing the progression of disease. Increased risk for cardiovascular disease. [bestpractice.bmj.com] Macular Degeneration Although there is currently no way to treat dry AMD, age-related eye disease studies have shown that a vitamin supplement can slow the progression. [starlingphysicians.com] It is a slow progressive disease that affects the central area of the retina called the macula. [healingtheeye.com] Early intervention can have positive results in halting, reversing, or slowing the progression of macular degeneration and the vision changes that accompany it. [starlingphysicians.com] 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] progression to renal failure. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com] Pulmonary Fibrosis A large clinical trial published in May 2014 showed that NAC does not slow progression of IPF. [lung.ca] How can pulmonary rehabilitation slow disease progression? [pulmonaryfibrosisnews.com] Thanks to research, recent advances in new treatments are helping to slow the progression of the disease in some cases. [lungfoundation.com.au] Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis progressive multiple sclerosis has been hailed as “big news” by doctors and charities. [telegraph.co.uk] This new drug also appears to slow progression of a more severe type of the disease, called primary progressive MS. [belmarrahealth.com] The Food and Drug Administration approved Ocrevus late Tuesday after a large study found it slowed progression of the neurological disease and reduced symptoms. [chicagotribune.com] 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] Will this slow down the progression of the disease? Will any medications be prescribed? What are the side effects? [healthcentral.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] Muscular Dystrophy […] is slow. [urmc.rochester.edu] Distal 40 to 60 years Age at onset Age at onset Symptoms include weakness and wasting of muscles of the hands, forearms, and lower legs; progression is slow; rarely leads [hopkinsmedicine.org] An ACE inhibitor and/or a beta-blocker may help prevent or slow progression of cardiomyopathy. [msdmanuals.com] Lung Scarring A large clinical trial published in May 2014 showed that NAC does not slow progression of IPF. [lung.ca] New therapy The findings also reveal promising signs that the drug – called TD139 – may help to slow progression of disease. [medicalxpress.com] Nintedanib Nintedanib is an anti-scarring (anti-fibrotic) medication that slows progression of IPF. [lung.ca] 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] Physical therapy and certain medications can slow its progression and improve a person’s quality of life. [medicalnewstoday.com] 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] Physical therapy and certain medications can slow its progression and improve a person’s quality of life. [medicalnewstoday.com] 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] At the other end, there are cases that begin in young adult life and have a slow progression. [web.archive.org] Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2J 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] Physical therapy and certain medications can slow its progression and improve a person’s quality of life. [medicalnewstoday.com] Upper Motor Neuron Disease It may slow the progression and extend life by 2-3 months. [can.ubc.ca] It slows the progression of ALS by a small amount. Physical therapy and bracing can also help with symptoms. [aanem.org] At the other end, there are cases that begin in young adult life and have a slow progression. [neuropathology-web.org] 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] Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C9 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] […] of LGMD worldwide – not usually very rapidly progressive – joint contractures may be present 2B dysferlin 15-25 usually (variable) no no – usually slow progression – muscle [mda.org.au] Muscular Dystrophy-Dystroglycanopathy Type C14 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] 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] They consider a liver transplant when they cannot control complications through treatment. 3 Primary biliary cirrhosis is a slow, progressive disease. [badgut.org] Are there things I can do to slow its progression? ANSWER: Your situation is common. [newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org] Retinitis Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) describes a group of related genetic disorders that tend to run in families and cause a slow but progressive loss of vision. [retinaspecialistsnw.com] 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 po once/day may help slow [merckmanuals.com] Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1F There is usually slow progression. [patient.info] […] of LGMD worldwide – not usually very rapidly progressive – joint contractures may be present 2B dysferlin 15-25 usually (variable) no no – usually slow progression – muscle [mda.org.au] The progression of the disorder is slow. Heart defects including conduction abnormalities and dilated cardiomyopathy may occur. [rarediseases.org] Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B progressive course. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] There is usually slow progression. [patient.info] 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] 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] It is very slow progressing form with a wide range of onset, ranging from childhood to adult. Most patients remain ambulatory. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]
