Medications
Reviewing the research on traditional Chinese medicine
The use of traditional Chinese medications is common in East Asian countries. Guidelines for their use should be updated based on research evidence.
Sep 6, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Nondrug interventions improve quality of life for Chinese cancer patients
A meta-analysis of dozens of studies of traditional Chinese medicine and other nonpharmacological interventions meant to improve patients' quality of life affirms that these approaches, on the whole, help alleviate depression, ...
Nov 17, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Triple drug combo benefits lupus nephritis
(HealthDay)—In a trial of 368 Chinese patients with lupus nephritis, those who were given a trio of medications were more likely to see a complete remission. The researchers, led by Zhihong Liu, M.D., of the Nanjing University ...
Nov 11, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Combining Chinese and Western medicine could lead to new cancer treatments
Combining traditional forms of Chinese and Western medicine could offer new hope for developing new treatments for liver, lung, colorectal cancers and osteosarcoma of the bones.
Sep 28, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Most with confirmed H7N9 avian flu are critically ill
(HealthDay)—Most Chinese patients with confirmed avian influenza A (H7N9) are critically ill and 21 percent have died, according to a preliminary report published online April 24 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Apr 25, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Ovarian cancer risk reduced by prolonged lactation
Curtin University researchers have found that women who breastfeed their babies have significantly reduced rates of ovarian cancer in a study that extends what was known about the beneficial effects of breastfeeding on mothers.
Feb 1, 2013
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Diabetes
Pre-op factors predict post-gastric op glycemic response
(HealthDay)—The glycemic response to gastric bypass surgery can be predicted in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes by three preoperative factors, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in Diabetes Care.
Oct 8, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pattern of disc degeneration impacts low back pain
(HealthDay) -- Contiguous, multilevel disc degeneration (CMDD) is associated with increased likelihood of low back pain (LBP) and pain severity compared with skipped level disc degeneration (SLDD), according to a study published ...
Apr 12, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Self-collection and HPV DNA testing could be an effective cervical cancer screening
Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing of self-collected specimens may be a more effective way to screen for cervical cancer in low-resource settings compared to visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and liquid-based cytology ...
Jan 23, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
New cancer study finds benefit in old therapy
(PhysOrg.com) -- A 5000-year-old combination of gentle exercise and meditation could help treat cancer patients, new University of Sydney research has found.
May 26, 2011
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