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Kiefer D. Black cohosh and menopause: Is it still hot? Altern Med Alert 2006;9(12):133-137.
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O'Mathuna DP. Exercise during and after cancer treatment. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(12):137-140.
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Greenfield RH. Gut reaction: Curcumin and colorectal cancer. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(12):140-142. Greenfield RH. Popeye was right! Olive oil (Oyl?) and the heart. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(12):142-143. Greenfield RH. D better it is: D2 or D3? Altern Med Alert 2006;9(12):143-144. Greenfield RH. Pomegranates Mess? A brief report. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(12):144.
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Physical activity at work or during leisure time is linked to a 50% lower risk of getting colon cancer. Both vigorous and moderate levels of physical activity appear to reduce this risk.
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Growing stronger: Strength training for older adults. Altern Med Alert 2006;9(Suppl 12):S1-S4.
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Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in the elderly is not common, but as in younger adults, a subset will be Philadelphia chromosome postitive (Ph+). In young patients with Ph+ ALL, the addition of imatinib has been shown to be effective in enhancing complete response rates and relapse-free survival.
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A review of twenty AML patients who were treated with azacitidine demonstrated a response rate of 60% and for those that responded, a median survival of 15+ months.
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ITP is usually a chronic condition in adults resulting from both platelet destruction and impaired production. This study summarizes the early phase experience in two trials for chronic refractory ITP of AMG 531, a novel thrombopoiesis stimulating protein.
