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Author Archives: wngai
Ipilimumab – new option for Metastatic Melanoma patients
At ASCO this past weekend, Dr. Steven O’Day reported that ipilimumab alone or in combination with vaccine increased overall survival (OS) in patients with unresectable stage III/IV melanoma for whom previous treatment had failed (Abstract 4). Metastatic (stage IV) melanoma is very … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Melanoma
Tagged chemotherapy, Ipilimumab, Melanoma, Stage IV melanoma, Survival
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Who lived longer? The Emperors, The Chinese Medicine Doctors or The Monk?
‘‘Long Live Your Imperial Majesty’’ was the formal address to the Chinese emperors who reigned for more than 2,000 years (between 221 BC and AD 1911) in China. The emperors had the absolute power, as well as supreme rank and … Continue reading
Posted in Longevity
Tagged Alcohol, Chinese Medicine, Drugs, Emperor Qianlong, Emperor Wu of Liang, Emperors, Longevity, Monk, Overindulgence, Power, Sex
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Benefits of Tea in Reducing Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Diabetes and Cancers
Tea is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world. Beside quenching thirst, tea also contains lots of natural ingredients which might be beneficial to the overall health. This article reviews the clinical benefits of tea. Tea According to … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Tea
Tagged Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Obesity, Tea
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Alternative Treatment for Diabetes – Traditional Chinese Medicine
Insulin is the cornerstone of diabetic treatment. However, most patients are reluctant to administer insulin due to the fear of injection. This article reviews clinical and pharmacological studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the treatment of diabetes. Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes, Herbal Medicine
Tagged Alternative, Chinese Medicine, Diabetes, LiuWei DiHuang Wan, Treatment
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Standard Chemo Better Than Oral Capecitabine in Elderly Breast Cancer
Most elderly breast cancer patients would prefer oral chemotherapy such as capecitabine (Xeloda, Roche) over intravenous chemotherapy due to the convenience. However, a clinical trial conducted in elderly women with early-stage breast cancer has found that standard adjuvant combination chemotherapy … Continue reading
Posted in Breast cancer, Cancer
Tagged 5-Fluorouracil, 5-FU, Breast cancer, capecitabine, chemotherapy, Cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, Methotrexate, Survival, Xeloda
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FDA Revised Orlistat Label to include Risk for Severe Liver Injury
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has revised the label for orlistat (Xenical) to include new safety information about rare cases of severe liver injury reported with the use of the weight-loss medication. Last August, … Continue reading
Posted in Obesity, Weight loss
Tagged Liver injury, Orlistat, Xenical
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Whole Grain, Bran Intake Linked to Lower Mortality in Diabetic Women
It is well known that patients with diabetes face up 2 to 3 times the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death compared to the general population. To lower their risk of cardiovascular disease, patients are advised to exercise and … Continue reading
Posted in Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes
Tagged Bran, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, Mortality, Whole grain
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New treatment modality (Yttrium-90 Microspheres) Improves Survival in Patients With Liver Cancer
Each year, there are about 18,500 cases of primary liver cancer diagnosed and the most common form is hepatocellular carcinoma. However, more than 75% of hepatocellular carcinoma patients can not have surgery to remove their liver tumors and chemotherapy and … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Liver Cancer
Tagged chemotherapy, Cure, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cancer, Microspheres, Radiation, Shrinkage, Survival, TheraSphere, Yittrium-90
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Breast-Feeding Reduce Incidence of Fever After Immunizations
Breast-feeding is linked to a lower incidence of fever after immunizations, according to the results of a prospective cohort study reported online May 17 in Pediatrics. At a pediatric vaccination center in Naples, Italy, mothers of infants scheduled for routine … Continue reading
Posted in Motherhood
Tagged Breast feeding, Fever, Immunization
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Long-Term Metformin Treatment Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Metformin is the first line agent for type 2 diabetic patients. It is also one of the few antihyperglycaemic agents that are associated with improvements in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, a study recently published in the May 20 issue … Continue reading
Posted in Diabetes
Tagged Anemia, Cardiovascular disease, Dementia, Depression, Diabetes, Irritability, Metformin, Mortality, Tiredness, Vtiamin B12
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