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Nigel Wright started the topic When will first treatment to repair scar tissue become available to humans in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 2 months ago
There is a lot of exciting news around new treatments to repair the scar tissue but when will these treatment reach the stage when we can actually use them and which one is leading the race
I know the scientists have a long route to travel between the the basic modelling – then tests on mice- test for the best dose and toxicity – basic trials on…[Read more] -
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Research and Development 1 year, 2 months ago
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Nigel Wright replied to the topic Covid 19 Millions Suffer but is it a Blessing in Disguise for PF Patients ? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 5 months ago
Hi Jim I thought it had been done somewhere else and I am sure in their background research they would be aware of the work already carried out in this field. It maybe they have modified the process in someway. However the exciting bit is that COVID related Fibrosis affecting huge populations around the world should generate a massive in…[Read more]
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Nigel Wright replied to the topic Covid 19 Millions Suffer but is it a Blessing in Disguise for PF Patients ? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 5 months ago
The name of the study is
<h1 class=”tr-h1 ct-sans-serif tr-solo_record”>The MONACO Cell Therapy Study: Monocytes as an Anti-fibrotic Treatment After COVID-19 (MONACO)</h1>
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Nigel Wright started the topic Covid 19 Millions Suffer but is it a Blessing in Disguise for PF Patients ? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 5 months ago
Research into PF & IPF is restricted by the lack of Funding and Resources due to the relative low numbers of sufferers and therefore classified as a Rare Disease. Also when treatments are developed they tend to be very expensive and can cause patient distress. However with millions around the world now suffering from Covid 19 it is predicted…[Read more]
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Nigel Wright replied to the topic Diet additions that might help AND WEI Institute cure claim – really? in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 6 months ago
I clicked onto the WEI link http://weiinstitute.org/pulmonary-fibrosis-treatment/ but my computer safety software blocked it saying there was a js/redirection NYF trojan threat Anyone had any problems from this link?
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Nigel Wright replied to the topic Increased Throat Clearing in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 10 months ago
Hi Following my post on trying to break the cough cycle I have had some success but its not instant. In my case when I start coughing it degenerates into a coughing spasm of constant coughing for 5 -10 minutes which irritates the throat more and produces this dryness at the back of the throat Now when I feel like coughing and its productive in…[Read more]
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Nigel Wright replied to the topic Increased Throat Clearing in the forum Join the Discussion: Welcome to all PF/IPF Patients 1 year, 10 months ago
I also spoke a about this exact problem when I last saw my consultant in the UK and he made appointment for me see the staff at the ear nose & throat dept It was a Speech Therapist and a nurse who saw me – strange I thought – but she was very knowledgeable in this area – clearing throat and coughing !
What she said it was a multi issue problem…[Read more]
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Nigel Wright replied to the topic EGCG Green Tea Extract in the forum Clinical Trials 1 year, 10 months ago
Green Tea extract is interesting and 600mg per day looks ok but it states on the jar take with food but other posts say better absorbed on an empty stomach ?
Question is it safe to take 600mg at the same time or should you divide it morning and night and if taken in one go should it be on an empty stomach -
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