Chinese medical journal
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Chinese medical journal · Jan 2014
ReviewRole of Mediterranean diet in prevention and management of type 2 diabetes.
To summarize the importance of Mediterranean diet in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. ⋯ In the modern society, poor dietary habits accompanied by inadequate physical activity are associated with the risk of having obesity and type 2 diabetes. Promoting healthy lifestyle and diet are not only beneficial in the prevention and treatment of various diseases but also important in maintaining the overall health. Switching from unhealthy diet to health-friendly diet such as Mediterranean diet represents healthy lifestyle choice.
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The aim of this review was to overview the current practice of gastric cancer treatment including surgery and other adjuvant modalities. ⋯ Future treatment of gastric cancer will be focused on tailored, personalized therapy. For achieving it, collaboration across disciplines is essential. Also the philosophy of caring for the patients with gastric cancer should be rooted in the realization of true patient benefit regardless of who is providing the care. With these philosophies, we can shift the scientific and technological advances toward triumph over gastric cancer.
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Chinese medical journal · Jan 2014
ReviewPrevention and treatment of viral respiratory infections by traditional Chinese herbs.
This review focuses on current knowledge of traditional Chinese herbs on prevention and treatment of viral respiratory infections, especially caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndromes (SARS) virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza viruses. ⋯ Traditional Chinese herbs could directly inhibit pathogens infecting respiratory tract, or coordinate the activity of immune system to avoid or relieve infections. With the emergence of antidrug pathogens or new variants, Chinese herbs give strong evidence to protect human health.
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Chinese medical journal · Nov 2013
ReviewEfficacy and safety of insulin treatment in type 2 diabetes using a new index called glucose safety control index.
To recommend an index named glucose safety control index (GSCI) to evaluate the efficacy and safety for insulin regimens. ⋯ According to the GSCI ratio, long-acting basal insulin therapy tended to be superior to NPH therapy, oral hypoglycemic agents plus basal insulin therapy tended to be superior to premixed insulin therapy, noninsulin antidiabetic agents and premixed insulin therapy was comparable, and basal-bolus insulin therapy tended to be superior to premixed insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes.
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Chinese medical journal · Aug 2013
ReviewNeuropsychiatric disorders and cognitive dysfunction in patients with Cushing's disease.
To review the main neuropsychiatric disorders and cognitive deficits in patients with Cushing's disease (CD) and the associated pathophysiological mechanisms underlying CD. These mechanistic details may provide recommendations for preventing or treating the cognitive impairments and mood disorders in patients with CD. ⋯ Brain atrophy and hippocampal changes caused by excess secretion of cortisol are thought to play a significant pathophysiological role in the etiology of changes in cognitive function and psychiatric disturbances. The exact mechanisms by which GCs induce hippocampal volume loss are not very clear till now. So, further investigations into the mechanisms by which GCs affect the brain and the effective coping strategy are essential.