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Jan's BloodTest April13/2007
It is complex proposition, but if TT=1111 have given you BioT only in the middle range I would probably stay at that T level and try to straighten up my act in other areas.
It is very important to have steady routine and not to get screwed by laboratory.
For my next test I will go to Quest lab, script in hand and have them prepare paperwork first.
I did that first time and they let me check the tests that they were going to do.
I still missed pregnenolone and double Testosterone, but that was realy my fault, one can say.
Unfortunately with large tests there is big chance for screw-ups. - 06-21-2007, 03:37 PM
You are 25 to 30 something with testicals that still produce T. JansZ is older with testicals that probably produce nothing.
It is very very likely he will need more T than you to end up in upper range.
hCG in people with responding testes, healthy young leydig cells will crank up T 200 points(Like in you)
JansZ testicals are probably permanently shutdown, leydig cells in testes will become basically 'dead" from having years of no response/use, desensitized. hCG still benefit though because balls will swell up, prevent scrotum from tightening up, for looks as well.
I have read stuff that hCG will boost mood, blood flow of genital area even if testicals do not work anymore.
There is new cutting edge work now that has shown hCG is a very very potent fat burner and metabolism booster. Exact sceince of such is still unknown.
hMG is the new guy on the block. It is basically FSH(follicle stimulating hormone). It combined with hCG(basically LH) and becomes a deadly, potent one-two punch. It will be the new wave, in future everyone will inject hCG and hMG in conjunction. Some are already on bandwagon. hCG and hMG is also the newest and improved way to restard HTPA axis. -
ACtually by lowering the dosage T will most likely not convert to e2 as much and also give my receptors rest. If i can reduce my medicines such as armidex and increase bioavailable testosterone. i think it will be just easier to reduce the TT and the dht and e2 should come down considerable rather then throwing in more medicines to comepnsate for it..
Well, thanks for being open about.
But now few questions.
Have you been on HCG alone for enough time to be able feel difference if any when you added HMG?
What is that difference?
What brand of HMG that you are using, dose, frequency
There is HCG, HMG and FSH, have you considered using all three?
How much it cost?
Where to buy to get good price?
I can get script if I really am convinced of the benefits, so do not hold back.
Why are you using HMG, are you trying to get her pregnant or for personal fulfilment?
Wish you luck
In this post, on the bottom, there is a link to a table that shows different brands of
What is the cheapest injectible fertility drug you can buy in the US?
What is the cheapest injectible fertility drug you can buy in the US? I have heard of quite a few different injectible drugs you can use (i.e., Pergonal, HMG, Humegon, etc) and want to know if there is a drug that is cheaper than the others and also is it effective?
- FSH/LH drugs (HMG): Repronex is cheapest in most places, Humegon next, then Pergonal is much more costly. They are all basically the same. FSH: Only Fertinex to choose from. RhFSH: Follistim is cheaper than Gonal-F in most places. Repronex or Humegon are probably the cheapest injectible meds you can get ahold of right now. - And repronex works, trust me. That's what I'm using. Now if we can just get those darn sperm to swim in the right direction...
Gonal -F® 75 IU
(Serono Europe Pack) $48.50
Gonal -F® 900 IU PEN
(Serono Europe Pack) $580.00
Follistim® (Puregon®) 300 IU
(Organon Europe Pack) $172.50
Follistim® (Puregon®) 600 IU
(Organon Europe Pack) $345.00
Repronex®(Menopur®) 75 IU
(Ferring Europe Pack) $34.00
HMG (Generic Repronex®) 75 IU
(Generic Europe Pack) $12.75
Fostimon® (Gen. Bravelle®) 75 IU
(IBSA Europe Pack) $28.00
HCG (Pregnyl®) 10,000 IU
(Organon Europe Pack) $25.00
Lupron® - 14 day, 2.8 ml
(Abbott Europe Pack) $170.00
Synarel® Spray (0.2 mg/0.5ml)
(Pharmacia Europe Pack) $190.00
Antagon®(Orgalutran®) .25 mg/.5 ml
(Organon Europe Pack) $57.00
Cetrotide® 0.25 mg
(Serono Europe Pack) $60.00
Ovidrel® (Ovitrelle®) (250 mcg)
(Serono Europe Pack) $58.00
Clomid® 50 mg (each)
(Aventis Europe Pack) $1.50
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Bravelle™ 75 International Units Vial
Cetrotide® .25mg prefilled syringe
Cetrotide® 3mg prefilled syringe
Clomiphene Citrate 50mg Tabs
Crinone Gel 8% Vaginal Applicators
Fertile One vitamin supplement 120 Tablets
Follistim® AQ 300 International Units, 600 International Units and 900 International Units Cartridge
75 International Units and 150 International Units Vial
Ganirelix (formerly Antagon) 250mcg Syringe
Gonal - F® 450 International Units Multi Dose Vial
Gonal - F® RFF 75 International Units Vial
Gonal - F® RFF Pen 300, 450 and 900
HCG 10,000 International Units Vial
IVIG Varies
Lupron® 2 Week Kit
Leuprolide Acetate 2 Week Kit
Luveris® 75 International Units Vial
Menopur® 75 International Units Vial
Novarel™ 10,000 International Units Vial
Ovidrel® 250mcg Prefilled Syringe
Progesterone in Oil 50 mg/ml Vial
10ml Vial
Repronex® 75 International Units Vial - 06-23-2007, 03:16 PM
Using my study above using RoidCalculator, I note that on weekly injection test blood level are half on minimum of what they are at the max.
Using this study, I know T levels at the minimum. Blood drawn on the day of weekly shot right before the shot.
AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism -- Bhasin et al. 281 (6): E1172 Table 2
Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men -- Bhasin et al. 281 (6): E1172 -- AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism
Testosterone dose-response relationships in healthy young men -- Bhasin et al. 281 (6): E1172 -- AJP - Endocrinology and Metabolism
My analysis is shown on the attached chart, also bottom line results are below. Variation= ±75 should be added when reading the table.
Also remember that in the study endogenous testosterone was blocked, testis were not producing T during study.
DepoT TotalT SHBG FreeT SHBG FreeT
25 353 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
30 381 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
35 410 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
40 438 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
45 466 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
50 494 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
55 522 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
60 551 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
65 579 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
70 607 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
75 635 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
80 663 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
85 692 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
90 720 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
95 748 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
100 776 xx5 300 14.4 250
105 805 xx7 300 16.5 250
110 833 xx9 300 18.6 250
115 861 10.8 300 20.7 250
120 889 xx13 300 xx23 250
125 917 xx15 300 xx25 250
130 946 16.7 300 x27.3 250
135 974 18.7 300 x29.4 250
140 1002 xx21 300 x31.5 250
145 1030 22.6 300 x33.5 250
150 1058 24.5 300 x35.6 250
155 1087 26.4 300 xx38 250
160 1115 28.4 300 xx40 250
165 1143 30.4 300 x42.2 250
170 1171 32.3 300 x44.4 250
175 1199 34.3 300 x46.3 250
180 1228 36.3 300 x48.5 250
185 1256 38.2 300 x50.7 250
190 1284 xx40 300 x52.8 250
195 1312 xxxx 300 xx55 250
200 1340 xx44 300 xx57 250
205 1369 xxxx 300 x59.3 250
210 1397 xx48 300 x61.5 250
215 1425 xxxx 300 x63.4 250
220 1453 51.7 300 xxxx 250
225 1481 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
230 1510 55.6 300 xxxx 250
235 1538 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
240 1566 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
245 1594 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
250 1622 63.5 300 xxxx 250
255 1651 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
260 1679 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
265 1707 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
270 1735 71.0 300 xxxx 250
275 1763 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
280 1792 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
285 1820 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
290 1848 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
295 1876 xxxx 300 xxxx 250
300 1904 83.0 300 99.9 250
Free & Bioavailable Testosterone calculator
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Estradiol pg/mL 3.671 pmol/L(30pg/mL * 3.671)=110.13pmol/L
Estriol ng/mL 3.467 nmol/L
Estrone ng/dL 37 pmoI/L
Testosterone ng/dL 0.0347 nmol/L(700ng/dL * 0.0347)=24.9nmol/L
DHEA ng/dL 0.0347 nmol/L
DHEA Sulfate μg/dL 0.0271 μmol/L
DHEAs 100 mcg/dL=100 µg/dL= 2.71µmol/L= 2.71umol/L
DHEAs 500mcg/dL=500µg/dL=13.55µmol/L=13.55umol/L
DHEAs 640mcg/dL=17.34µmol/L=17.34umol/L
DHEA-S μmol/L/0.02714 ⇒μg/dL
DHEA-S μmol/L ⇒0.02714μg/dL
275 μg/dL = 7.4635 μmol/L
400 μg/dL = 10.856 μmol/L
520 μg/dL = 14.1128 μmol/L
640 μg/dL = 17.3696 μmol/L
Desirable DHEAs levels
Women (275-400) μg/dL
Men (520-640) μg/dL
Pregnanediol (urine) mg/24h 3.12 µmoI/d
Pregnanetriol (urine) mg/24 h 2.97 µmol/d
Progesterone ng/mL 3.18 nmol/L
1 nmol/L of Progesterone converts to 0.31 ng/mL
http://www.vin.com/calculators/ChemConvRules.htmChemConvRules<----------------big list
mcg is a casual way of writing microgram. The correct symbol is µg, and there are 1000µg in 1 milligram
Adrenal Labs - How to Interpret them ***
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Dr Shippen Chart
Link to (TT, SHBG, FreeT) chart
The Andropause Society Home
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Dr Shippen Chart
Testosterone Conversion Factor: pg/ml x 3.47 = pMol/L
Androgen deficiency in the adult ... - Google Books
Androgen Deficiency in the Adult ... - Google Book Search
This chart is from a book (second page from the top):
Androgen Defficiency in the
Adult Male
causes, diagnosis and treatment
Malcom Carruthers
printed by Taylor and Princes Group
search on keyword
nomogram androgen deficiency carruthers - 07-11-2007, 06:53 PM
Interesting....i applied my last two tests - used my shgb and TT and used this to calculate FreeT, and this chart resulted in almost 2x the Free t compared to my Quest results.
I am not surprised.
Was your FreeT assayed or calculated by Quest.
There is at least two ways (probably more) to get number that is called FreeT.
FreeT and BioAvailableT tests are notoriously inaccurate (grossly, over 200%).
The chart is a fall-back way out of this confusion.
Dr Shippen uses this chart (if that would help getting some confidence).
The chart is 1999 vintage, made based on science of about 1990.
To my knowledge there are at least two items that greatly influence results in rather uncontrolable ways;
recently discovered duality of SHBG
fact that age of person being tested influences results.
Wish Dr John had a time to discuss this issue.
AnotherOldGuy, hopefully this issue will bother you enough so you will dig deeper, if you find anything helpfull and relevant please post it right here or open new thread.
Not sure yet, but I think older guys are infueced more by this than younger whipper snappers.
In this post
Anabolic Steroids and Bodybuilding - View Single Post - Attention all those on Sub-q injections
I have made attempt at calculating FreeT using internet provided calculator.
Since results come widely scattered I no longer have confidence using it.
age-associated Bio-T
age-associated Bio-T - 07-22-2007, 11:29 AM
My list for blood testing, long, for once/year testing.
Latter will add shorter list, for 2-3/year corrective action, tweaks.
Below are my ICD-9 codes that helps with insurance.
Also place to buy syringes for Testosterone and HCG.
(I modify this list as I learn about my preferences, if you follow this list, please check it shortly before you make test request)
Print from here down to the next blue text.
This list is meant to be done at LabCorp.com
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1 --------- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel w/EGFR
2 --------- CBC w/ diff/PLT
3 --------- VAP TM Cholesterol Test
4 --------- Selenium, Whole Blood
5 --------- Copper, serum
6 --------- Zinc
7 --------- Magnesium, RBC
8 --------- Potassium, RBC
9 --------- C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Highly Sensitive, CSF
10 --------- Fibrinogen
11 --------- Homocysteine, cardio
12 --------- Lipoprotein (A) Lp(A)
13 --------- Iron and Iron Binding Capacity
14 --------- Iron, Total
15 --------- Ferritin
16 --------- Transferrin
17 --------- Folate, RBC & Hematocrit
18 --------- Hemoglobin A1c
19 --------- Hemoglobin, Plasma
21 --------- Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
22 --------- T3, Total
23 --------- T4, Total
24 --------- T3, Free
25 --------- T4,Free
26 --------- T3, Reverse
27 --------- Ultrasensitive TSH
28 --------- Thyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies
29 --------- Thyroglobulin
30 --------- Thyroxine-binding globulin
31 --------- Insulin, serum
32 --------- IGF Binding protein-3
34 --------- DHEA Sulfate
35 --------- Aldosterone
36 --------- Renin Activity, Plasma
37 --------- ACTH, Plasma
38 --------- Cortisol Binding Globulin (Transcortin)
39 --------- 7:30AM/12PM/3:30PM---Cortisol, Free and Total
40 --------- Prolactin
41 --------- Progesterone
42 --------- Pregnenolone
43 --------- Androstenedione
44 --------- Estradiol, sensitive 140244 (3-70)
45 --------- Estrone, Serum
46 --------- Total Testosterone
48 --------- Albumin
49 --------- Dihydrotestosterone
50 --------- 3a-Androstanediol Glucuronide
51 --------- Ceruloplasmin
52 --------- Coenzyme Q10
244.9 ----- 257.2 ----- 780.79
250.00 ----- 272.4 ----- 788.41
250.01 ----- 601.9 ----- 253.3
255.4 ----- 780.4 ----- 255.8
783.9 -----
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End of list =========see another lis of ICD-9 codes on the bottom of this post ======
(I modify this list as I learn about my preferences, if you follow this list, please check it shortly before you make test request)
ICD9Data.com - Free 2007 ICD-9-CM Medical Coding Database
244.9 Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
250.00 Diabetes mellitus without complication type ii or unspecified type not stated as uncontrolled 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 250.00 - Diabetes Mellitus Without Complication Type Ii Or Unspecified Type Not Stated As Uncontrolled
250.01 Diabetes mellitus without complication type i not stated as uncontrolled 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 250.01 - Diabetes Mellitus Without Complication Type I Not Stated As Uncontrolled
255.4 Corticoadrenal insufficiency 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 255.4 - Corticoadrenal Insufficiency
783.9 Other symptoms concerning nutrition metabolism and development 2009 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 783.9 - Other Symptoms Concerning Nutrition Metabolism And Development
257.2 Other testicular hypofunction 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 257.2 - Other Testicular Hypofunction
272.4 Other and unspecified hyperlipidemia 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 272.* - Disorders of lipoid metabolism
601.9 Prostatitis unspecified 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 601.* - Inflammatory diseases of prostate
780.4 Dizziness and giddiness 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 780.4 - Dizziness And Giddiness
780.79 Other malaise and fatigue 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 780.79 - Other Malaise And Fatigue
788.41 Urinary frequency 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 788.41 - Urinary Frequency
253.3 Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
255.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal glands 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 255.8 - Other Specified Disorders Of Adrenal Glands
Anabolic Steroids and Bodybuilding - View Single Post - Adrenal fatigue, does it really exist?
255 Disorders of adrenal glands
For coding adrenal fatigue, I just use the code for Other Specified Disorders of the Adrenal Glands - which I call Adrenal Fatigue
255.8 Other specified disorders of adrenal glands 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 255.8 - Other Specified Disorders Of Adrenal Glands
HGH and Insurance Coverage
Dr. John 12-17-2006, 06:25 AM
ICD-9 253.3 Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency
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Spectracell codes
244.90 Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
264.00 Vitamin a deficiency
268.00 Vitamin d deficiency
269.90 Unspecified nutritional deficiency
780.79 Other malaise and fatigue
799.81 Decreased libido
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that I send for on Monday Oct1/2007 had the following
ICD-9 codes
Genova Diagnostics EstroEssence
The EstroEssence check the following 11 (eleven) indicators:
Estrone (24hr urine)Male 3.00-12.00 mcg/24 hr
Estradiol (24hr urine)Male1.50-6.00 mcg/24 hr
Estriol (24hr urine)Male 3.00-28.50 mcg/24 hr
2-Hydroxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.26-13.68 mcg/24 hr
2-Methoxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.34-9.03 mcg/24 hr
16α-Hydroxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.25-7.89 mcg/24 hr
4-Hydroxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.33-1.95 mcg/24 hr
4-Methoxyestrone (24hr urine) 0.40 0.20-1.60 mcg/24 hr
2-Hydroxyestrone/16α-Hydroxestrone Ratio (24hr urine)0.94-1.56 Ratio
2-Methoxyestrone/2-Hydroxyestrone Ratio (24hr urine) 0.11-4.00 Ratio
4-Methoxyestrone /4-Hydroxyestrone Ratio (24hr urine) 0.18-3.60 Ratio
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The Metabolic profile that I send for on Monday Oct1/2007 had the following
ICD-9 codes
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
Hair Analysis
At Genova they need 1" of hair from the back of head,
approx 2 months growth,
last 2 weeks wash hair with Johnson baby shampoo.
Today I go to Kim for haircut, 11/16/2007, last time I had hair colored Oct12/2007
Use stainless steel scissors
500 milligrams has been recommended.
minimum sample of 250 milligrams (0.25 g) for analysis
Genova Diagnostics - Home
Assessment Categories
GDX Laboratory Assessment Categories
EstroEssence --(Cost $384.99 out of pocket $27.49)-- Genova Diagnostics EstroEssence
EstroEssence Complete (24hr) this is the one to do next
Check differences on taking samples NutrEval and NutrEval-NEW, want the one with 24 hr urine if there is such
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JanSz-Metabolic Analysis and Cellular Energy
Jan's BloodTest April13/2007
Magnesium, how to increase
Endocrinological charts
Endocrinological charts
Bill for my blood test at Quest
Perfect way of finding right doctor
Jansz - more infor on methy estrone imbalnace
GLA but AA below range
Quality supplements (Wise Guy et alii)
Symptoms, Diseases and Diagnosis - WrongDiagnosis.com
Example of logic algoritm when using Genova tests
Genova Diagnostics - Anti-Aging Digest
possible underlying causes and contributing factors
GDX Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment
nutritional supplement program customized to individual requirements
A Canary's-Eye View — Introduction
Enzymes & Methylation
Nutri-West Articles: HOMOCYSTEINE REDUX vs MSM
One can order over internet many/most tests, if not directly available, send e-mail, ask for it.
Welcome to Integrative Psychiatry Mental Health Testing and Treatment
Also interpretation of tests and some follow up actions can be discussed over telephone:
15 minutes $45
30 minutes $75
Telephone Consultation
Use the A4M's directory to search for anti-aging physicians, clinics, spas and products.
Anti-Aging Physicians, Clinics & Products - WorldHealth.net
Please do not use full name of GD labs.
Dr John in the past was objecting.
He does not object to discussion on health topics that the cover.
On e-mail request include your zip code and ask for 25 or 50 miles radius, they will send you a list of doctors that have accounts with them.
Essential & Metabolic Fatty Acids Analysis (EMFA)
Sample Report:
Interpretation Guide;
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Matrix journal
Explanation of codes posted by HAN.
have it with you always when in doctor's office.
Jan's BloodTest April13/2007
244.9 ========== Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
250.0 ========== Diabetes mellitus without mention of complication
253.2 ========== Panhypopituitarism
255.5 ========== Other adrenal hypofunction
257.0 ========== Testicular hyperfunction
259.9 ========== Unspecified endocrine disorder
272.0 ========== Pure hypercholesterolemia
275.1 ========== Disorders of copper metabolism
440.0 ========== Atherosclerosis
600.0 ========== Hyperplasia of prostate
611.1 ========== Hypertrophy of breast
799.81 ========== Decreased libido
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Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism ========== 244.9 ========== Unspecified acquired hypothyroidism
Diabetes mellitus without mention of complication ========== 250,0 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../250/250.0.htm
Panhypopituitarism ========== 253.2 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../253/253.2.htm
Other adrenal hypofunction ========== 255.5 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../255/255.5.htm
Testicular hyperfunction ========== 257 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../257/257.0.htm
Unspecified endocrine disorder ========== 259.9 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../259/259.9.htm
Pure hypercholesterolemia ========== 272 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../272/272.0.htm
Disorders of copper metabolism ========== 275.1 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../275/275.1.htm
Atherosclerosis ========== 440 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1...48/440/440.htm
Hyperplasia of prostate ========== 600 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1...08/600/600.htm
Hypertrophy of breast ========== 611.1 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1.../611/611.1.htm
Decreased libido ========== 799.81 ========== http://www.icd9data.com/2007/Volume1...799/799.81.htm
When ordering HCG
ICD-9 608.3 Atrophy of testis
Of note, it is also cleared for treatment of secondary hypogonadism.
http://musc lechatroom.com/forum/showpost.php?p=78139&postcount =222
Hardasnails notes of dr Marianco's posts.
first posted here:
Avoiding excess conversion of testosterone into estradiol during testosterone treatme
The Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw® Life Extension News July 2004
Excess amounts of prolactin could also be a hazard because prolactin is known to play a major role in the growth of certain tissues (breast, prostate4).
June 1999 Le Magazine: In The News: Elevated Prolactin Linked To Breast Cancer
LE Magazine June 1999
Late-breaking brief news items to life extensionists, as well as anyone interested in living a longer healthier life.
In The News
Elevated Prolactin Linked
To Breast Cancer
In last month's issue of Life Extension magazine, we repeated our recommendation that prostate cancer patients should have there prolactin blood levels checked, as excess amounts of this hormone can promote prostate cancer cell proliferation and prevent successful treatment.
A new study indicates that high levels of prolactin predispose healthy women to an increased risk of breast cancer. Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland and, along with other hormones, stimulates the growth of the mammary glands and the production of milk after childbirth.
Postmenopausal women who had blood prolactin levels in the upper 25% of the reference range had about twice the risk of breast cancer compared with those in the lower 25% of the distribution, according to a report in the April 7th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
The size of this association is similar to that observed between breast cancer and estrogen levels, report Dr. Susan E. Hankinson of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and colleagues. The study included 306 women who were healthy at the time blood samples were obtained, but went on to develop cancer. Those women were compared with 448 healthy women who did not develop cancer. This new analysis is part of the ongoing Nurses' Health Study, the largest ongoing study of women's health in human history.
There are similarities to breast and prostate cancer cells, and prolactin seems to be a common growth factor in these two cancers. Based on the new report showing that women with high levels of prolactin have twice the risk of breast cancer, it would appear prudent for healthy women to lower their prolactin levels. Here are the standard laboratory reference ranges for blood prolactin levels:
- Non-pregnant 2.8 to 29.2 ng/ml
- Pregnant 9.7 to 208.5 ng/ml
- Postmenopausal 1.8 to 20.3 ng/ml
- 2.1 to 17.7 ng/ml
Evidently, prolactin levels have a very wide range that conventional doctors would consider "normal." The problem is that few doctors are aware of the dangers of elevated prolactin, and if their healthy patients are in the high "normal" range, they would do nothing to treat this condition. A "normal" range often means a person has a "normal" risk for contracting a disease. Since members of The Life Extension Foundation don't want to have "normal" risk factors, here are some guidelines for those to follow who care about optimal health:
Healthy Female
- Non-pregnant - Prolactin level no higher than 7.3 ng/ml
- Postmenopausal - Prolactin level no higher than 5.0 ng/ml
Female - Breast Cancer Patient
- Prolactin level no higher than 1.8
Male - Prostate Cancer Patient
- Prolactin level no higher than 2.0
There are three FDA-approved drugs that suppress prolactin secretion. If a blood test reveals prolactin levels are elevated, ask your doctor to prescribe one of the following drugs:
- Bromocriptine (2.5 mg one or more times a day)
- Pergolide (.25 mg to .50 mg twice a day)
- Dostinex (.5 mg twice a week)
Check prolactin levels again in 30 days to make sure the drug you choose is suppressing prolactin release from the pituitary gland into the blood.
Dostinex is the newest and cleanest drug to use. Dostinex has fewer side effects than the older drugs, is more effective in suppressing prolactin than the older drugs, and requires only twice a week dosing. It should be noted that Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw recommended bromocriptine as a prolactin suppressing agent back in 1982, and the FDA spent millions of taxpayer dollars keeping Americans from accessing this drug for the purpose of disease prevention. Since 1982, about 700,000 American women have died of breast cancer.
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Posted by cpeil2
Lab Results In, Need Help
More info: pergolide has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.
Also re: Dostinex - the risk of valve disease is considerably lower in those taking to lower prolactin because the typical dose is much lower.
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Yes, good news. The dose for pituitary problems is so much lower than for Parkinson's that the risk of heart problems appears negligible.
Bromocriptine - There have been isolated reports of valve disease after long-term use for Parkinson's. Again, though, it appears that the risk is dose-related - 07-26-2007, 06:27 PM
My little Adrenals study posted here:
when testing Adrenals ask for following Quest tests
Cortisol not sure yet which one, so many tests but noted that AM/PM is not available from Nichols Institute, probably of low value.
The VA location have 2,3,4,5,6 specimens, possibly those.
Aldosterone, LC/MS/MS, Serum http://cas2.questdiagnostics.com/scr...&tmradio=title
Aldosterone, 24-Hour Urine (19552X) - (7062N) http://cas2.questdiagnostics.com/scr...&tmradio=title
Aldosterone (LC/MS/MS)/Plasma Renin Activity Ratio - (11183Z) http://cas2.questdiagnostics.com/scr...&tmradio=title
Plasma Renin Activity (10537X) Code: 10537N http://cas2.questdiagnostics.com/scr...&tmradio=title
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What is considered high levels of prolactin?
My take home message:
as long as Prolactin is within range it should be ignored and not manipulated.
If it is within range then: Prolactin have no known role in male. and that includes effects on sex.
This message is copied to my diary as my current view on Prolactin.
Thank you Dr John for your persistence thru many posts when holding your view on Prolactin. - 08-03-2007, 11:31 AM
What I have learned about TRT (under construction)
When on TRT your goal is to keep your FreeT in upper range but not over it.
FreeT tests are unreliable, possibly except at Quest Diagnostics and only the one that is on my list of blood tests, post #44
If you have that test available, look also at BAT level, keep it in upper range.
Other choice (supposedly used by Dr Shippen) is to use a chart, post #41
On that chart desirable range is (160-250), 100 being really the lowest with any hope.
FreeT level depends on
Total Testosterone
and Albumin to some extent, we are not going to worry too much about Albumin.
Total Testosterone depends on
testicles production
Testosterone injections ( I consider transdermals as rather overly variable specially since many people have some or heavy thyroid problems)
Testicles may be able to produce T (Secondary) or not (Primary)
Testicles that are able to produce but do not have enough signal (LH, FSH) are induced to production by using HCG.
Use of HCG while on T is always recomended because it keeps testicles full (otherwise they will shrink).
Sometimes HCG may be used as sole TRT, but it rarely works.
Ideal dose of HCG is 100-250iu daily, not practical.
Someone who likes to keep their sperm fertile should probably use E2D, every two days schedule, 250iu-dose.
If fertility is or is not at issue E3D schedule is also acceptable, every three days, 500iu-dose.
Someone who is not able to get HCG should not worry too much, yes his testicles will shrink and stop any production.
Testicles can be brought back to size latter on when HCG became available, not sure about fertility.
When fertility is at issue (in the worst way), use daily (hcg-100iu and HMG-75iu) for three months to a year while trying to conceive.
When there is a need for testosterone injections use cypionate or enanthate.
Assuming that testcles are absent or adding (some) correction when indigenous production is known, preliminary dose of testosterone can be
when SHBG and last Total T is known.
Use chart post #41, and table post #40
table gives weekly dose (XXX mg/week)
that dose have to be converted to volume, cc or/and units (on insuline syringe)
Density of testosterone need to be known. Most often 200mg/mL is used but also 100mg/mL is available.
Weekly volume need to be converted to a volume for each shot for E2D or E3D routine of injections.
I do not consider weekly or less often injections, specially for those with low SHBG since the TT variability is a frequent source of emotional stress.
calculate size of individual shot
weekly dose 130mg
200mg/mL testosterone density
E3D routine
0.65mL/week=0.65cc/week=65 units/week
65/7*3=27.9~28 units each shot
E2D or E3D routines that is a lots of shots, specially when considering large needles that are customarily used.
Also with large needles injections are very quick causing additional tissue damage and pain lasting sometime days.
For this and other reasons I prefer SubQ shots around navel using smallest available needle.
It takes 4 minutes to get the testosterone into syringe and then a minute to inject it in.
I consider that time well spend, any sorenes last no more than 10 minutes after the shot.
I curently use 5/16" long needle, but am considering change to 1/2" long since tiny bit of oil escapes after about every other shot.
Not sure if it is worth the effort since going to 1/2"long needle would mean also going to thicker (39ga) needle.
There are at least two suitable types of syringes available for purchase:
BD Ultrafine II U-100 Insulin Syringe 31 Gauge 3/10cc 5/16inch Short Needle--1/2 Unit Markings 100/b Price: $25.95
BD Pen Needle Short 31 Gauge 3/16inch 100/box
Bottom line, E3D routine
both T&hcg shots on same day, then two days free of shots
While on TRT estrogens have to be monitored, all estrogens, as in blood test list post #44
I use LEF life Extension Foundation products
DualAction 5 pills ( for cruciferous, I3C & DIM content)
TMG 2 pills
I also use Arimidex or actually the liquid version for ease of use.
I use insuline syringe with cut off needle to get my dose.
I use Arimidex on E3D schedule, same as my T&hcg for simplicity.
I use 0.5cc=50units=1/2pill eact time, dosing must be verified by testing.
I do blood tests once/year per my list, post #44
also 2-4 tests thruout the year on as need basis.
Full test is fully paid by my insurance (Medicare) when supported bt ICD-9 codes (provided in post #41) - 08-03-2007, 12:30 PM
But many professionals in the field consider them a first-line option, and many man who use them are entirely satisfied with the result. Our own Dr. Crisler believes that TD's are preferable to injections because they mimic normal physiology more closely than injections.
hCG can produce a good result in properly selected individuals. It is best-suited to men in early middle age having relatively modest secondary hypogonadism. - 08-04-2007, 10:01 AM
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I am posting this response here and on the thread where dr Delgado made his statement.
Hopefully we will get some words from him.
I noted that you take high dose Chrysin now via lef products.
You jumped from 1 - 2 pills to 7 pills right in between BW?
Take note that Chrysin might not be an effective form of T boosting or E control
I have had discussions with Eric over at PP about this.
They removed Chrysin and reworked Dermacrine Sustain - "Basically, we removed chrisin to make room for more resveratrol and 7,8 benzoflavone. Plus there is some research showing that high-doses of chrysin can inhibit the enzyme which converts Adione to Test (17HSD) so we removed it to make room for the more effective T boosters."
There is also another thread floating around here that has a MD backed study showing Resveratrol to be much more superior than chrysin for controlling E.
I would dump the product your taking and just go for straight RSV. Check out this thread, pages 3 in specific Resveratrol really cheap
I noted that you cannot go transdermal form, so look for revgentics which sells massive doses of RSV, specifically the X500. 500mg pure RSV. Cut pill in half - 09-11-2007, 09:05 PM
Thanks for your concern.
I stopped using Chrysin over two moths ago.
Looking at my April's test, I came to conclussion that I should reduce pressure on my SHBG.
Specially that I am aiming at TotalT~(1100-1200) and FreeT~300 per Nick Delgado rather than previous FreeT~250 per dr Shippen.
There is two SHBG positions on that test, 20 and 24.
I was getting Chrysin from LEF's
Super MiraForte with Maximum Strength Chrysin
Super Miraforte With Max Strength Chrysin, 120 Caps
that product contains Nettle (Urtica dioica) which lowers SHBG.
I also take 200mg resveratrol, separately, this is on top of resveratrol that I am getting with DualAction.
When I changed from Tcream to Deopo-Testosterone shots on june 19/2007 I added Liquidex 0.5cc with each shot, I use E3D schedule.
I had doctor visit tonight.
I will be doing Metabolic Analysis Profile.
Genova Diagnostics
I have seen (partial) results from my last blood test.
Pregnenolone is on the bottom of range
I am increasing from 1gram to 2 grams preg cream
DHEAs is below range, I will start using DHEA again, probably 100mg
Do not know what to think (could use help) about my (blood serum) Aldosterone=1.0ng/dL(<or=28)
In April it was=4
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I thought that Aldosterone should be in high teens or even 20's
Should I reduce salt, increase Potassium, what to do???
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The rear end in my mothers vehicle suddenly seemed like it has almost completely went out. The ABS light came on and when I drove it the rear end felt like and sounded like it was coming out. Popping, grinding, etc... It also on several occasions hardly wouldn't even pull out of its tracks.
I took it to my local dealer to have them inspect it and give me an estimate on repairing. On the way there the thing seemed to start doing a little better but a message came on the dash that said something about checking the limited slip differential. I'm not sure if that's exactly what it read as I was only about 2 minutes from dropping it off at the dealer when it came on.
The slip/traction light was also going on and off when the rear end was slipping.
That said, I received a call from the tech at the dealer today and he said that it was a bad rear abs sensor that was causing the problem and it would cause them to slip as it would cause it to send false readings to the differential.
He gave me a price to replace the sensor and said the book called for 2.5 hrs of labor (high labor seemingly) and the cost of the sensor. I asked him if he was sure that this was the problem and he said that he wasn't a 100% sure but his guess was in the higher percent of being what he thinks is the proper diagnosis.
I told him to go ahead and order the part and replace it and let me know when it was done, but late this afternoon I got to thinking could a simple sensor cause that much trouble all of a sudden? Is there more wrong than just that? Is 2.5 hrs of labor at $110 per hour too much to bill for changing a sensor that should seemingly only take at minimum an hour? Unless it could be an internal sensor? I'm not sure but I have changed break pads before and know that the speed sensors are fairly easy to get to on most vehicles.
I don't really know for sure. These are just some questions I'll have to ask them when we speak next, but I thought I'd seek a little advise about the issue at hand from some unbiased individuals and just get an idea of weather or not I may have a more major issue even after shelling out $300 plus on replacing a sensor.
Oh, and another thing the tech told me that either the car was reading zero mph when the wheel turned, or the wheel was reading zero mph. Not exactly sure exactly how he said it and please keep in mind that I'm not quoting his every word. I just want to be clear that I may have some misinterpretations of what he explained to me.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Can a bad ABS sensor cause issues with the rear end slipping? on 2006 Lincoln Navigator
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2.5 hours is for 2 sensors, the left and right. 1.6 per side. It seems hard to believe the both failed together but anything is possible. the fact that there was no voltage is a accurate test. You need to see ac voltage from the sensor when the wheel turns. I think you have differential issues that need to be addressed first before doing this repair. I would repair the rear first and see if the problem is still there.
Thanks for the response. It was to my understanding that it was for only one sensor. The tech said that the had to order the sensor and the cost for it was around $60. I may have misunderstood but I'm pretty sure that's what he said. I will discuss it a little more with the tech first thing tomorrow. Any Ideas on the average labor to inspect the differential?
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I'm late posting today...I've been struggling with painting blue and white china. I bought a bunch of pieces at Tiny Doll House yesterday thinking it would be a whiz to paint.
This set was in the Chateau's divine gift shop... I spotted this Coalport china enroute to Tiny Doll House - definitely not easy to paint! In the same window...well someone was able to paint the damn stuff! HUMPHIn Bergdorfs' Xmas window this china would have been a killer to paint, but I LOVE blue, especially Cobalt Blue Light. Back to cakes toute a suite! This chaotic "former" still life is not the result of my wrath.
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Well you have done it again. I love blue china. I have quite a few pieces. I also decorate my patio in the summer with blue glass. It looks sooooo eligent. My mouth is watering for your blue china though. Everything is so beautiful in all of your pictures. You are a big tease. ja ja ja
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No more Cobalt Blue Light at Kremer's? I am astounded that your wish is not their command...
You have risen to the challenge of the blue and white....reducing the intricate pattern to a mere suggestion which, in turn, is filled in by the mind's eye. My favorite thing about watercolor...now why don't I do as I like?
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Medical Definition of Leptomeningeal carcinomatosisLeptomeningeal carcinomatosis: cancer cells that have spread from somewhere else to the lining tissues surrounding the brain. These tissues are known as the leptomeninges, and carcinomatosis is a term that refers to the spread of a tumor. Because these cancer cells have spread from their origin to this new location, they are referred to as metastatic. Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis is not a true brain cancer. The cancer cells in leptomeningeal carcinomatosis can come from a primary tumor at any location in the body, although lung cancer, breast cancer, and melanoma are among the most common types of cancer that cause this condition. Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis is a less common way for metatstatic cancer to involve the brain and occurs in about 5% of people with cancer. Most commonly, cancers that spread to the brain form one or more solid masses inside the brain tissue. In this case, however, the cancer cells spread out through the lining that coats the brain. Without treatment, leptomeningeal carcinomatosis is rapidly fatal. With chemotherapy, the survival may be prolonged to an average of 3 to 6 months. Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis is sometimes referred to as meningeal carcinomatosis. Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=168528 Last Editorial Review: 9/14/2016 Medical Dictionary Definitions A - ZSearch Medical Dictionary
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Helped by a weak yen, Toyota Motor Corp's profits nearly doubled to 1.82 trillion yen ($17.9 billion) in fiscal 2014, while sales surged 16% to 25.69 trillion yen ($252 billion). The disparity between revenue growth and income growth highlights just how much the automaker gained from the devaluation of the yen and increased sales in key markets such as North America and China. Toyota has benefited hugely from a deteriorating yen since the automaker produces almost 50% of its vehicles in Japan. The overseas profits translate back to more yen when repatriated. The automaker also recorded a robust growth in operating profits from 1.32 trillion yen($13 billion) in fiscal 2013 to 2.29 trillion yen ($22.5 billion) in fiscal 2014. The company attributed this increase to successful efforts at cost reduction and efficient marketing strategies.
Consolidated vehicle sales for the fiscal year grew from 8.87 million to 9.1 million, implying a growth of nearly 3%. The automaker left its unit sales guidance of 10.1 million units for the calendar year 2014 unchanged. For fiscal 2015, the car maker gave a cautious outlook, projecting a slowdown in the number of cars sold. Toyota's sales for the fourth quarter were helped significantly by last minute demand spurred by the expected consumption tax hike in Japan, which came into effect on April 1. Following the hike, car sales are expected to decline. The company has guided for a 6.5% reduction in the number of units sold in Japan for fiscal 2015. If we take into consideration the fact that a second hike in consumption tax, from 8% to 10%, is likely to come into effect in October 2015, it is likely that vehicle sales in Japan are likely to lag for a while.
We have a $128 price estimate for Toyota, which is about 20% higher than the current market price. We are in the process of revising our estimates in order to incorporate the latest earnings.
Cautious On Emerging Markets
Despite record profits, the automaker was cautious on sales in emerging markets. The gradual withdrawal of the Fed's quantitative easing, or tapering as it is known, is causing currency fluctuations in developing economies, which is driving uncertainty in these markets. Political turmoil in Thailand, one of Toyota's key markets, could also drive down sales in 2014. Toyota's units sold in Asia plummeted by 75,000 units year-on-year, affected by weaker sales in Thailand and India, where demand shrank and competition increased despite increased sales in Indonesia. Unit sales from emerging markets, including China, account for about 45% of the automaker's sales.
In China, Toyota's sales grew 9.2% to 917,500 vehicles in 2013. Sales were weak during the first half of the year, as the automaker battled anti-Japanese sentiment among the general public triggered by political reasons. However, situation gradually improved and sales accelerated during the second half. In 2014, the automaker expects sales to rise to 1.1 million, as it anticipates the launch of the Yaris and the Vios to boost overall demand.
North America Improving
Through the three quarters of the fiscal year, Toyota's North American sales rose 5.2% to 1.97 million units. However, for the fiscal year 2014, Toyota's North American sales increased only to 2.53 million units, due to a weak presence in the pickup segment and harsh weather which is affecting the overall automotive industry. Toyota released the revamped version of the Tundra pickup last year, but since it accounts for a very small fraction of the automaker's North American deliveries, sales gains made by the vehicle might not offset the weakness in the car segment.
In the car segment, Toyota is aiming to sell 330,000 units of the refreshed Corolla, about 10% more than the 2013 figure. Camry is another model which could see some growth, especially during the second half of 2014. Although Camry was the best selling car in the U.S. last year, others such as the Fusion and the Altima narrowed the gap. Toyota is making several changes to the current version and the upgraded model should be launched this year. North America is one of the biggest markets for Toyota and accounts for more than 25% of the company's sales.
Japanese Concerns
There are concerns that Honda could eat up Toyota's market share in Japan, now that the refreshed Fit and the all new Vezel have been launched. During the third quarter, the Fit displaced Toyota's Aqua as the highest selling vehicle in Japan. The Vezel, a crossover SUV, was launched in the country in December and is another one of Honda's products for the value seeking customers.
The government of Japan raised the sales tax on new vehicles beginning in April this year. As a result, customers rushed to get their vehicles registered before the tax hike, due to which automotive sales rose strongly in the January-March quarter. However, there could be a sharp decline once the tax hikes come into effect, which could erode the automaker's earnings in fiscal 2015 (i.e. April'14- March'15).
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America 2012 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Awarded to Gene Wolfe
SFWA has named Gene Wolfe as the 2012 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award for his contributions to the literature of science fiction and fantasy.
Gene Wolfe's fiction first saw publication in the 1960s. He is best known for the novelsThe Book of the New Sun, Peace, and The Fifth Head of Cerberus, and received many awards, including the Nebula, World Fantasy and Locus.
Neil Gaiman: "It's not that Gene Wolfe is, in the opinion of many (and I am one of the many), our finest living science fiction writer. It is that he is, in the opinion of theWashington Post (and of me, too) one of our finest living writers. He has been our uncrowned Grand Master for a long time, and now the rest of the world will know as well."
In Gene's own words: "There was a time – long ago to most of you, though it seems recent to me – when Rosemary, our children, and I were living from paycheck to paycheck and barely getting by. I'd had three not-terribly-good stories published in a college magazine before I went into the Army, and I thought I might just possibly write on the side and make us a little extra money. I sold a few stories. Then it was time for school to start again, and Rosemary began badgering me for money for school clothes. I would gladly have given it to her if there had been any. Another story, "Car Sinister," sold, and instead of depositing the check I got the manager of the hardware store to cash it for me. I took it to Rosemary: 'Here's every dime I got for that story. That's how much you have for school clothes.' A few days passed, and I was sitting on the kitchen floor trying to mend a chair. Rosemary came up behind me and said, 'Shouldn't you be writing?'
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SFWA President John Scalzi, on choosing Wolfe: "You'd have to search far and wide to find a contemporary fantasy writer who has not been directly influenced by Gene Wolfe. His prose is a joy to read, his stories are dense and deep, and his worlds are dark and rich beyond compare. And to top it off, he is a genuinely delightful human being. It is well past time that his stories, his style and his contribution to our genre and to literature in general are recognized and celebrated with a Grand Master award. I am thrilled and humbled that Gene has graciously agreed to be our recipient this year."
Connie Willis, 2011 Damon Knight Recipient: "Oh, how wonderful that Gene Wolfe is going to be a Grand Master, even though of course he already is in the minds of everyone who's ever read his books or who's ever known him! He's one of the loveliest people it's been my privilege to know in science fiction–courtly, kind, frighteningly intelligent, and at the same time endlessly patient with us lesser mortals. I know everybody will be praising his books during the next few days, and deservedly so, but I also want to put in a word for his equally amazing short stories, like 'The Island of Dr. Death and Other Stories' and 'The Death of Dr. Island' –even his titles are brilliant!– and 'Golden City Far' and 'The Detective of Dreams' and 'Memorare.' And especially 'Seven American Nights,' which served as my first–and staggeringly memorable–introduction to him.
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The Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award is given by SFWA for 'lifetime achievement in science fiction and/or fantasy.' Wolfe joins the Grand Master ranks alongside such legends as Michael Moorcock, Anne McCaffrey, Ursula K. LeGuin, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury and Joe Haldeman. The award will be presented at the 48thAnnual NebulaAwardsWeekend in San Jose, CA, May 16-19, 2013.
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Excited to read about Wolfe's win. He has been one of the main authors on my list that I've wanted to see win the GM award. Congrats to him.


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Please critique my horse 1 Attachment(s) Just curious what everyone thinks she would be good at. She has been going on trails and working on her basic training. She is a 3 year old quarter horse, here is her pedigree Pep O Sanbar Quarter Horse. I tried really hard to take pictures by myself! Sorry they are not the greatest. Thanks! |
Well more pics would be great! But just going by the one, she looks sockle-hocked in the back (I'm AMAZED at how common that is though!) She needs more muscling, especially on her neck but she's still quite young... she's also still a little butt-high and her heels in the front are quite low. |
she is very pretty a have a mare at home that looks alot like her, like her conformation and bone structor and she is my barrel horse. your mare looks to me like she might make a good barel horse, though its hard to say:P she very pretty though |
2 Attachment(s) Here is a couple more pictures. Again, still not good but another view! |
She looks like she has absolutely NO heel at all whatsoever. Although that's all I can say about her legs. I'm not the best at confo... Her shoulder looks a bit small for the rest of her as well. Otherwise, she's very cute :) |
Would the low heels be because of the way she is trimmed? |
Not really. At least not as far as I know. Some horses have naturally low heels. However the way your farrier trims her feet could also affect her. It doesn't look like she has shoes, but I believe there are types of shoes that help take the pressure off their heels. It's hard to tell without close-up pictures of her feet though. I'd take another look if you want to get some closer pictures, but I unfortunately don't know much. I'm sure there's some other people on here who can help you out far more than me. But if you're concerned about her feet I'm sure you could bring it up with your farrier. |
Thanks! I will ask next time. She is trimmed every 6 weeks and does not have shoes. |
Heels are very low, but some of that could be the way shes trimmed by your farrier, lacking muscle, and butt high, but since shes still young she probably will even herself out a bit. But her overall structure of her legs are very nice, and besides having low heels her feet are nice too, nice long neck and wide shoulders. overall, very cure horse :) im not the best at confo, so thats all i can really say about that, discipline wise,its really somewhat up to you with what you want to make her into |
Slightly cowhocked...dont care for her pasterns... Her front feet really bother me. All toe and no heel. |
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If Laurenzo's were nothing more than the area's best Italian market (and most people say it is), it would still be worth writing about. But the 50-year-old institution is so much more: a slice of Little Italy in Miami-Dade County, an oasis of Old World charm, a portal onto the past. Laurenzo's isn't just a store. It's a milieu. And it comes with its own soundtrack, piped in direct from the Fifties and featuring a couple of Italian crooners you may have heard before. Where else can you get "Volare" with your veal? "Memories Are Made of This" with your mozzarella? "Sway" with your spaghetti? Ah, Laurenzo's. "That's Amore!"
"From the womb to the tomb and all moments in between." Those are the appropriate times for flowers and plants, according to the ebullient Jenny Kallert, who has run her famous flower shop since 1973. With the fastidious zip of a German-accented bee in pollination mode, she works in her environs making "creations," not mere arrangements. To Jenny, who in 1959 escaped communist East Germany with her family (all of whom were also florists), flowers are not just luxuries to be appreciated on special occasions. They are necessities, as vital to life as air, food, and water. She keeps things intimate by customizing each piece and working only with independently owned greenhouses instead of large-scale flower growers; Jenny's stock includes a variety of tulips, azaleas, orchids, and roses not normally sold at your everyday FTD stand.
Broward has Bob's and we have Worldwide. That's the best way to explain this store's perennial lock on this category. If you're looking for an obscure magazine or an out-of-town newspaper, this is where you must come. And if Worldwide doesn't have it, you're out of luck, bub. Regardless of what you were searching for initially, it's hard to imagine leaving Worldwide empty-handed. Several well-organized aisles offer up everything from the Observer (both London's and New York City's) to more colorful publications such as Paranoia! and Bitch. Best of all is an owner who is not only familiar with virtually every title in his store but the precise day of the week they're set to arrive. Never again will you miss an issue of Asian Cult Cinema.
A cameo to nestle in your cleavage. Rhinestones to ring your fingers. Austrian crystals to drape around your neck. No matter what manner of costume jewelry you seek, you'll most likely find it at this vintage shop, where numerous cases house quality watches, fobs, brooches, chains, chokers, and the like. An added advantage: Since C. Madeleine's accepts items on consignment (by appointment only), you can trade in those pieces that no longer tickle your fancy for some trinkets that do. Chances are you'll discover that one item you've always wished your great-grandmother had the good taste to wear -- and the good sense to pass down to you.
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Safety of AMD070 When Administered Alone or Boosted With Low-Dose Ritonavir in HIV Uninfected Men
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Condition | Intervention | Phase |
HIV Infections |
Drug: Ritonavir Drug: AMD070 |
Phase 1 |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Non-Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
Official Title: | A Phase 1, Dose-Rising Study of AMD11070 in HIV-Seronegative Men to Assess the Safety and Pharmacokinetics After Single or Multiple Doses |
- AMD070 pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters under three conditions, and the within-volunteer differences between them
- Steady-state RTV PK parameters
- Grade 3 and 4 adverse effects, as defined by the protocol
Enrollment: | 44 |
Study Completion Date: | October 2006 |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: 1
escalating single doses of AMD070 ranging from 1/4 to 1 times the maximum tolerated dose (MTD)
Drug: AMD070 |
Experimental: 2
single dose of 200 mg AMD070 after eating a standardized meal
Drug: AMD070 |
Experimental: 3
single dose of 200 mg AMD070 on Days 1, 3, and 17 and single dose of 100 mg ritonavir on Days 3 through 18
Drug: Ritonavir Drug: AMD070 |
Detailed Description:
Current therapy for HIV infection primarily uses drugs that inhibit HIV replication via inhibition of viral protease and reverse transcriptase. Many patients either do not tolerate these medications well or develop virologic failure due to incomplete viral suppression and development of antiviral resistance. New drugs target HIV entry into the cell. AMD070 binds to the chemokine receptor CXCR4, inhibiting membrane fusion and viral entry. Animal studies have shown AMD070 to be generally safe and well tolerated. The dose-escalation and drug-drug interaction study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single, multiple, and RTV-boosted doses of AMD070 in healthy, HIV uninfected male volunteers.
Participants in this study will be assigned to a single- or multiple-dose AMD070 group (Group 1), a single-dose AMD070 group (Group 2), or an RTV-boosted, multiple-dose AMD070 group (Group 3). Some participants in Group 1 will be given AMD070 once on an empty stomach with no food or drink except for water for 2 hours before and 1 hour after receiving the drug. Up to 4 different doses will be tested in subgroups of Group 1 participants. Some participants in Group 1 will be given AMD070 7 times, 12 hours apart, after eating a standardized breakfast 30 minutes before receiving the drug; 3 different doses will be tested in this group. Participants in Group 2 will be given a single dose of AMD070 after eating a standardized meal. Participants in Group 3 will be given a morning dose of AMD070 on Days 1, 3, and 17 after eating a standardized breakfast 30 minutes before receiving the drug, and a morning and evening dose of RTV on Days 3 through 18. Group 3 participants may also be asked to enroll in an additional study group that will receive a single dose of AMD070 on Days 1 and 3 while fasting.
All participants will be observed as hospital inpatients. Group 1 and 2 participants will stay in the hospital for 24 hours; Group 3 participants will stay in the hospital for 4 days. All participants will have blood and urine collection throughout their hospital stay. Group 3 participants selected to join in the additional study group will have blood and urine samples collected throughout the 5-day study. These participants will be discharged from the hospital on Day 5 and have a follow-up visit around Day 35. All study participants will also undergo an ophthalmologic evaluation and questionnaire sometime after receiving AMD070.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 55 Years (Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | Male |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria for all participants:
- HIV uninfected males in good general health
- Normal electrocardiogram (EKG) and lab values
- Body weight within 33% of ideal weight for height within 28 days of study entry
- Willing to refrain from exercise for 24 hours prior to study entry
- Willing to use acceptable forms of contraception
Inclusion Criteria for Group 3's Additional Study:
- Willing to refrain from consumption of alcohol and grapefruit juice for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria for all participants:
- Prescription medications, herbal supplements, or aspirin within 7 days of study entry
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, over-the-counter medications, and other supplements (including multivitamins) within 1 day of study entry
- Active infection or acute illness within 14 days of study entry
- Drug or alcohol abuse or dependence
- Known sensitivity to AMD070
- History of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcer
- Any medical or psychological condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with study participation
Exclusion Criteria for Group 3:
- Immunizations within 30 days of study entry
- Radiation therapy, cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents, or immunomodulating agents within 30 days of study entry
- Chronic diarrhea for more than 4 weeks prior to study entry
- Heart conduction abnormalities, heart arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy, any repolarization delay, or other risk factors for heart failure and hypokalemia
Exclusion Criteria for Group 3's Additional Study:
- Grade 3 or 4 adverse event while participating in Group 3
- Consumption of alcohol within 48 hours of study entry
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00063804
United States, Maryland | |
Johns Hopkins Adult AIDS CRS | |
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21205 | |
United States, Washington | |
University of Washington AIDS CRS | |
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98104 |
Study Chair: | Craig Hendrix, MD | Johns Hopkins University |
Responsible Party: | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00063804 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
A5191 10012 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS ES ) ACTG A5191 |
Study First Received: | July 7, 2003 |
Last Updated: | May 17, 2012 |
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
HIV Seronegativity CXCR4 AMD11070 |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections Lentivirus Infections Retroviridae Infections RNA Virus Infections Virus Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes Immune System Diseases Ritonavir |
HIV Protease Inhibitors Protease Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Anti-HIV Agents Anti-Retroviral Agents Antiviral Agents Anti-Infective Agents Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on March 30, 2017


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BOWLING GREEN St. Thomas More University Parish will host the annual Ballroom Mass at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Grand Ballroom at Bowling Green State University.
The theme for this year s Mass for the Catholic community is Preparing for Christmas, helping students celebrate the Advent season that the Catholic Church observes in the four weeks leading up to Christmas.
The Mass also provides an opportunity for students and faculty to celebrate Christmas together before heading home for the break.