While some complementary and alternative techniques have been studied scientifically, high-quality data regarding safety, effectiveness, and mechanism of action are limited or controversial for most therapies. Whenever possible, it is recommended that practitioners be licensed by a recognized professional organization that adheres to clearly published standards. In addition, before starting a n...

Introduction In recent years, milk constituents have become recognized as functional foods, suggesting their use has a direct and measurable effect on health outcomes.1 Whey, a by-product of cheese and curd manufacturing, was once considered a waste product. The recognition of whey as a functional food with nutritional applications has elevated whey to a co-product in the manufacturing of chees...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for the management of upper gastrointestinal tract disorders, and over 2 decades of use have demonstrated that these drugs provide significant clinical benefits with very few serious acute adverse events. However, several recent reports have suggested that short-term and long-term PPI treatment may be associated with certain risks. Specifica...

S u p p o r t e d t h r o u g h a n e d u c a t i o n a l g r a n t f r o m B a y e r H e a l t h c a r e P h a r m a c e u t i c a l s a n d O n y x P h a r m a c e u t i c a l s , I n c . Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver cancer worldwide. The impact of this disease is great, as it is the third-leading cause of global cancer-related mortality. Traditiona...

As with many malignancies, cytogenetic information has become increasingly important to the diagnosis and proper treatment of colorectal cancer. In particular, several recent studies have confirmed that KRAS is not only one of the most commonly mutated genes in colorectal cancer, but also essential to treatment decision-making. Several key studies have demonstrated that patients with mutant KRA...