Saururus chinensis (SC) Baill. (Saururaceae), a perennial herb commonly called Chinese lizard's tail or Sam-baekcho in Korea, has been used in the treatment of edema, gonorrhea, jaundice, and inflammatory diseases. Recently, several reports have been commissioned to examine the anti-cancer
The study included 52 patients after gastrectomy for carcinoma of the proximal part of the stomach. Endoscopic laser therapy was made in 32 patients to reduce inflammation in the anastomosis zone 2-3 weeks after surgery. Drug therapy was made in 20 patients within the same time period. Histochemical
We studied 18 formalin-fixed brains using MRI, and correlated our data with subsequent gross and microscopic examinations. 9 of our patients died from brain diseases (stroke due to infarction 4, stroke due to hemorrhage 1, encephalitis 2, head injury 1, brain tumor 1). 9 of our patients died from
In Japan, elderly patients who develop myasthenia gravis (MG) are increasing in number. However, there are few clinical reports concerning this issue. We evaluated the clinical manifestations, inducing or exacerbating factors, complications, treatments and prognosis of systemic MG in 11 patients
The standard treatment for advanced gastric cancer remains surgery-based comprehensive treatment. The D2 radical surgery has made outstanding contributions to the standarlization of gastric cancer surgery, which has improved patients' prognosis and quality of life. In recent years, neoadjuvant
Bone metastasis of gastric cancer is relatively uncommon in clinical practice. Moreover, it is all the more unusual for the primary presentation of gastric malignancy to be bone metastasis. Here, we describe a male patient who complained of pain and edema in his right lower extremity. Further
Capsicum-derived ingredients function as skin-conditioning agents--miscellaneous, external analgesics, flavoring agents, or fragrance components in cosmetics. These ingredients are used in 19 cosmetic products at concentrations as high as 5%. Cosmetic-grade material may be extracted using hexane,
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