Publications by authors named "Xiang-Feng Fang"
Article Synopsis
- Primary pulmonary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (PP-NHL) is a rare form of lymphoma that can be hard to diagnose because of vague symptoms; this study focused on understanding its prognostic factors.
- The research analyzed 29 patients over 16 years, finding that imaging often showed pulmonary nodules or masses; diagnostic biopsies were most effective via CT-guided methods.
- Key findings revealed that aggressive PP-NHL is linked to significantly shorter survival rates compared to indolent types, with the overall 5-year survival rates dropping to as low as 0% for aggressive cases.
Background: The root bark of Aralia is a rich source of bioactive components that may improve glycemic control and lipid status. In this study, 148 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were assigned randomly to receive either glipizide alone or glipizide plus Aralia root bark extract (ARBE) for 8 weeks to test the effects of ARBE plus glipizide therapy on glycemic control and lipid profiles in these patients.
Results: Levels of HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and 2 h postprandial plasma glucose (2-h PPG) in both groups significantly decreased from baseline.