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Chinese Medicine in the News
Acupuncture for In Vitro Fertilization?
WebMD Medical News — Feb 07, 2008
Getting Acupuncture May Improve the Odds of IVF Success
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
The odds of getting pregnant and having a baby through in vitro fertilization (IVF) may be higher if women get acupuncture right before or after IVF.
Chinese Herbal Medicine May Help Relieve Painful Menstrual Cramps
ScienceDaily — Oct 17, 2007
Women with menstrual cramps are often offered either non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral contraceptives. Many women, however, find that this treatment does not work or they can not take the drugs, and more women would prefer a non-drug alternative.
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) has been used for centuries in China, being used in public hospitals to treat unexplained cramps that occur during menstruation (primary dysmenorhea). A team of Cochrane Researchers has found evidence that CHM may provide one possible form of treatment.
Chinese Medicine Compound Has Satisfactory Anti-cancer Effects On Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ScienceDaily — Oct 16, 2007
Traditional Chinese medicine is world renowned. It has effects on some diseases, but the reason is still unknown. One such article was recently reported in the November 7 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology dealing with the great significance of a Chinese medicinal compound, “delisheng”, for the therapy of HCC and its neoteric research method. The research team was led by Dr. Ke-Jun Nan from The First Affiliated Hospital of The School of Medicine of Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. This research will undoubtedly bring comfort to many researchers and patients.
Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs May Help Women With Breast Cancer
ScienceDaily — Apr 17, 2007
Using Chinese herbs either alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy may help protect a breast cancer patient’s bone marrow and immune system, as well as improving the woman’s overall quality of life.
On pins and needles
The News & Observer — Sep 20, 2004
Shawn Jeter hasn’t exactly hated pregnancy. Morning sickness was never a problem. Recently, she played tennis. But by Friday—three days before her due date—Jeter had just about had enough.
“I’m ready to get this over with,” said the Durham resident, who complained of the back pain that comes with carrying about 40 extra pounds in the summer. “Now, I’m to the point where, the fun part’s over.”
