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What is the Shanghai Expo 2010
Expo 2010, officially Expo 2010 Shanghai China (simplified Chinese: 中国2010年上海世界博览会; traditional Chinese: 中國2010年上海世界博覽會; pinyin: Zhōngguó 2010 Nián Shànghǎi Shìjìe Bólǎnhuì) will be held in the city of Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010 and is a scheduled World Expo in the tradition of international fairs and expositions. The theme of the exposition will be “Better City – Better Life” and signifies Shanghai’s new status in the 21st century as a premier global economic and cultural center. It is the most expensive Expo in the history of the world’s fairs. The expo Logo features the Chinese character 世 (‘world’, Chinese “shì”) modified to represent three people together with the 2010 date. It is also the largest World’s Fair site ever at 5.28 square km.
More than 190 countries and more than 50 international organizations have registered to participate in the Shanghai World Expo, the largest ever. China expects to receive almost 100 foreign leaders and millions of people from across the world to come and visit the World Expo. More than 70-100 million visitors are expected to visit the expo, the largest in history.
Shanghai Halloween News
Chinese residents have lined up in Shanghai every night during the week for a chance to be scared to death.
“Shanghai Nightmare” is one of Shanghai’s first haunted houses. A crumbling, century-old warehouse was converted into a haunted house for Halloween.
Organizers created more than 13 different chambers filled with fright. Visitors have flocked to the haunted house for the special lights, sound effects, along with plenty of ghosts and goblins.
The success of the haunted house has been a surprise since Halloween is usually not a popular holiday in China. The organizers intended to only stay open until Halloween Day, but now they said they are considering staying open for longer due to strong demand, and perhaps set up another, bigger attraction next year.
“At least for the time being, the response from the public has been overwhelming,” Xu Jiali said, who is Chinese-American and grew up in the States. “At first, we did not do very well in publicizing ourselves, so much fewer people came. But the people who came gave us good reviews and this led to all their friends knowing about this fun project.”
Chinese residents have lined up in Shanghai every night during the week for a chance to be scared to death.
“Shanghai Nightmare” is one of Shanghai’s first haunted houses. A crumbling, century-old warehouse was converted into a haunted house for Halloween.
Organizers created more than 13 different chambers filled with fright. Visitors have flocked to the haunted house for the special lights, sound effects, along with plenty of ghosts and goblins.
The success of the haunted house has been a surprise since Halloween is usually not a popular holiday in China. The organizers intended to only stay open until Halloween Day, but now they said they are considering staying open for longer due to strong demand, and perhaps set up another, bigger attraction next year.
“At least for the time being, the response from the public has been overwhelming,” Xu Jiali said, who is Chinese-American and grew up in the States. “At first, we did not do very well in publicizing ourselves, so much fewer people came. But the people who came gave us good reviews and this led to all their friends knowing about this fun project.”
Shanghai weeks at Shanghai Velvet Lounge and Shanghai Club 88
A Saturday night in Shanghai!!
Oct 23,2009
I rolled into Velvet Lounge on Saturday night at around 11 and it was packed wall to wall. The rest of the bars on Ju Lu Lu were all closed. The word is that they are all being renovated and they will all re open. But I did hear rumors that bar street Tongren Road will shut down soon!
O.K. back to Velvet Lounge, the garden was packed and no free tables. The bar and club was also packed to the wall. 95% foreigners and 5% Chinese. The music was old school. A little house and a little underground. I wanted to order a pizza but I had no where to eat it. The tables were all taken but no real bottle crowds. No one seemed to want to give me a little space for my pizza.
Then I left and walked down Ju Lu Lu to check out 88 club and have some street food. The street food stall’s were all packed. Shanghai looked like the city was still on a big party. The club 88 was packed and booming 96% Chinese 4% foreigners. The music a miss mash of songs and they had Chinese singers and performers.
Shanghai big style birthday at Shanghai Muse 2
Shanghai night life looks alive and well
October 25, 2009
Another night out in Shanghai. My friend had his birthday in Muse 2 inside Plaza 66 on the top floor. Shanghai seems not to feel any of the problems the world feels. They are still spending money as if it was water.
The club was a little slow for a Sunday night but the birthday group was drinking as it was going out of style in Shanghai. They were ordering the Perrier Jouet 6 bottles at a time. The flow was strong and fast as we partied on Shanghai style. Party like a rock star in Shanghai.
We started at 11 by the time it rolled to 2 o’clock 18 bottles down and they were going strong. The party slowed at 4 o’clock and 24 bottles of champagne later. Shanghai Muse had turned on the lights and was closing.
The crowd moved to the next club called Shanghai C.D. club, where the party continued till the sun came up. Just goes to show you, Shanghai is still a go go go city. The Sin City of the East that never sleeps, even on a Sunday. It was a 30,000 RMB party. That was for a group of 25 people drinking. Shanghai fish style of drinking.
Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that typically affects the lining of the lungs, heart and abdomen.
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that typically affects the lining of the lungs, heart and abdomen.
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that can develop in the membrane that lines the lungs, called the mesothelium.
Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States, comprising around 3 percent of all cancer diagnoses. This cancer occurs about four times more frequently in men than in women and all forms of mesothelioma, except for benign mesothelioma, are invariably fatal.
The life expectancy for mesothelioma patients is generally reported as less than one year following diagnosis, however a patient’s prognosis is affected by numerous factors including how early the cancer is diagnosed and how aggressively it is treated.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that affects the mesothelium causing cells in the membrane to become cancerous and divide rapidly. This causes the thickening of the membrane, fluid buildup and the formation of tumors. This can result in difficulty breathing, nausea, fatigue and a myriad of other concerns.
Mesothelioma Causes
Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure which occurs when fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body and become lodged in body cavities, causing inflammation or infection. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fibrous substance that was widely used in the 20th century in a number of different industries. When the public became aware of the hazards associated with the mineral, warnings were issued in the mid-1970s and use of the product began to decline.
More than 30 percent of those diagnosed with mesothelioma are veterans. Please visit the page on asbestos for additional information about the mineral.
Mesothelioma Types
There are five known types of mesothelioma. The four listed below are malignant cancers, and benign mesothelioma is a non-cancerous condition.
Once asbestos is inhaled it can effect many of the bodys different organs including the throat, lungs, stomach, heart and testicles.
Pleural Mesothelioma: This type of mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs, known as the pleura. It is the most common form of malignant mesothelioma, with around 70 percent of cases being pleural in origin.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Comprising approximately 25 percent of mesothelioma cases, this form of mesothelioma develops in the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneal membrane.
Pericardial Mesothelioma: This form of mesothelioma develops in the lining of the heart, known as the pericardium. Approximately 5 percent of all mesothelioma cases are pericardial.
,: Testicular mesothelioma develops in the tunica vaginalis of the testicles and is the rarest form of the cancer.
Mesothelioma Symptoms
Symptoms of mesothelioma often do not appear for 20 to 50 years after initial exposure to asbestos occurred. Mesothelioma symptoms often resemble less-serious conditions, which can make diagnosis difficult. Below is a list of several common symptoms mesothelioma patients may experience.
Pleural Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent cough, fatigue, lumps under the skin on the chest
Peritoneal Symptoms: Weight loss, abdominal pain and swelling, bowel obstruction, nausea
Pericardial Symptoms: Heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, difficulty breathing, night sweats
Testicular Symptoms: Painful or painless testicular lumps
Mesothelioma Diagnosis
A medical exam is the first step in diagnosing an asbestos-related illness.
The process of mesothelioma diagnosis usually begins with a review of a patient’s medical history followed by a physical examination.
If a problem is suspected, a doctor may request several diagnostic tests. These typically include medical imaging scans such as:
• X-rays
• CT scans
• PET scans
• MRI scans
A combination of these tests is often used to determine the location, size and type of the cancer. Biopsy procedures are often requested following an imaging scan to test samples of fluid and tissue for the presence of cancerous cells.
Mesothelioma Treatments
After a patient begins to demonstrate mesothelioma symptoms and a diagnosis occurs, the next step is often exploring applicable treatment options to create the best treatment plan possible. Treatment options range from surgery to chemotherapy and Asbestos.com offers mesothelioma patients and their loved ones comprehensive information about current treatment options and new developments in a complimentary informational packet。
There are a variety of treatment options for mesothelioma patients including radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery.
The most common mesothelioma treatments recommended by doctors for patients include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Experimental procedures, including immunotherapy and gene therapy are also utilized by mesothelioma patients. Patients often undergo multiple treatments to combat the disease.
Experimental treatments are also available to patients who participate in a clinical trial, conducted to test up-and-coming procedures and medications.
Mesothelioma Legal Issues
The dangers of asbestos exposure were known long before any efforts were made to protect workers. Thousands of American workers were exposed to asbestos during the 20th century, and were often unaware of the hazards of exposure.
Companies that produced asbestos-containing products or used these products on a daily basis are liable for their negligence in failing to protect their workers. If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease as a result of asbestos exposure, you may wish to speak with an attorney to seek compensation to help cover medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering. For more information about legal options。
Leading Mesothelioma Researcher Now Leads the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii
Leading Mesothelioma Researcher Now Leads the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii
Friday, October 23, 2009
Hawaii is known for many things: surfing, beautiful beaches, pineapples, and now, cancer research. Michele Carbone, MD, PhD (Human Pathology), has recently been named director of the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii. He began his three-year term September 1, 2009, having previously served as the Center’s interim director since December 2008.
Prior to joining the Center, Dr. Carbone had been a professor at Loyola University Medical Center’s Cardinal Bernadin Cancer Center in Chicago and has spent most of his career researching thoracic cancers. Deemed an authority on malignant mesothelioma, a rare cancer related to asbestos exposure, Dr. Carbone and his research team have studied the impact of genetics, environmental carcinogens and viral infections on mesothelioma development.
“Our goal is to develop novel preventive and therapeutic approaches and bring them to the community and the patient’s bedside,” Carbone says. “We work in synergy with the major hospitals in the State of Hawai‘i, with their physicians, and with other cancer organizations to prevent and , .”
When Carbone first began studying the disease in 1991, little was known about its causes beyond its link to asbestos. During the course of his career, he has uncovered a link between genetics and a U.S. government-mandated vaccine from the 1950s and ’60s that can greatly increase odds of contracting mesothelioma. “I found… that humans had massively been exposed to SV40 (a DNA tumor virus) in the late ’50s and early ’60s through contaminated polio vaccines,” he says, “and that the enormous increase in the incidence of mesothelioma from about zero in 1950 to 2,000 to 3,000 deaths per year presently had occurred after people were exposed to SV40.” Not every dose contained the virus, but it is estimated that 10 million to 30 million Americans were exposed.
Dr. Carbone has received more than half of all federal funding for mesothelioma and approximately 90 percent of the National Cancer Institute’s funding allocated for mesothelioma research. “Funding from the National Institutes of Health is very low because of the whole economy of the United States, so we have gone from a pay line six years ago of about 26 percent to a pay line of 11 percent. Therefore, it’s a difficult time to do research and you need to find additional sources of funding, specifically philanthropy,” he says. “I think it will help Hawaii if people on Mainland do not think of Hawaii only as a vacation place, but also as a place where normal people live normal lives and have normal jobs, for example, medical research.”
Carbone and his research offer hope for a diagnosis that has been nothing but grim in the past. He and his research team have participated in studies that led to the isolation of a new serum marker, osteopontin, which appears useful to identify patients with early mesothelioma. He explains that, “If we can validate prospectively the usefulness of these serological markers, we will be able to monitor cohorts of workers exposed to asbestos for early sign of mesothelioma and for early treatment that is linked to a better survival. I really believe that we can help people and make a difference.”
To learn more about clinical trials, research and education from the Cancer Center of Hawaii, visit their Web site at http://www.crch.org/.
The Holistic Approach to Fighting Mesothelioma
The Holistic Approach to Fighting Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a serious and rare cancer that occurs in individuals that have either inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers. The fibers then travel through the body becoming lodged, resulting in cancer typically decades later.
Often called “asbestos cancer,” mesothelioma is highly aggressive and is resistant to many current treatments. The medical community has had difficulty comparing the values and benefits of the different options, and patients are often referred to specialists who work with them and their doctors to determine the best treatment for their case. Currently there is no known cure for mesothelioma, and the average survival time varies from 4 – 18 months after diagnosis.
With such a grim prognosis, mesothelioma patients are not only faced with months of overwhelming medical treatments, but their emotional state becomes fragile as they face the realities of death. Looking for ways to live longer than the typical survival time of people with mesothelioma and to improve their quality of life, many patients are turning to alternative treatments. There are many different types of TCM treaments avaibile.
Paul Kraus and James Rhio O’Connor (“Rhio”), both mesothelioma patients, broke new ground by taking control of their treatments and have led the way towards holistic medicine for mesothelioma cancer.
Discipline and Focus Key to Rhio’s Longevity
Mr. O’Connor, who just passed away in July, 2009, lived 7 ½ years beyond his mesothelioma diagnosis. Told by his oncologist that any form of ‘standard’ treatment, i.e., chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, would make him feel worse, and would not alter his prognosis, Rhio began researching his alternatives.
Following Hippocrates’ wisdom “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” Rhio discovered that the Eastern philosophy to healing (the holistic approach) made sense to him, and he began eagerly researching the therapies that could best work for him. Rhio changed his diet, began taking close to 100 vitamins and supplements daily, practiced mind-body exercises, and turned inward for his strength and to become self-sufficient. Rhio stayed disciplined and focused with his daily regimen and realized a satisfying life.
Finding his course of therapy successful, Rhio penned “They Said Months. I Chose Years! A Mesothelioma Survivor’s Story” to provide other mesothelioma patients with the benefit of his research and philosophy. Rhio took the time to talk to newly diagnosed patients, and he shared his thoughts and experience along with a little humor.
Empowerment Moves Paul Kraus To Survive Mesothelioma
Mr. Kraus, still alive today 12 years after his mesothelioma diagnosis, has also not had any of the standard treatments and is enjoying his life in Australia with his family. Kraus wrote “Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide,” detailing his journey and holistic approach to healing.
After receiving the shocking news that he had peritoneal (abdominal) mesothelioma and had less than one year to live, Mr. Kraus was faced with the prospect of major surgery with no cure and with a reduced quality of life. Immediately he began reading everything he could find on the disease as well as researching alternative treatments.
Kraus began making radical lifestyle changes by altering his diet, starting a regimen of intravenous and oral vitamins, herbs, amino acids and other immune boosting therapies and supplements, and focusing on the power of the mind-body connection and positive thinking. After attending a retreat for cancer patients, Kraus embraced the philosophy that one can “accept the diagnosis, but reject the prognosis” to empower himself to take control of the illness and his life.
While stressing that each case of cancer is unique, Kraus is a firm believer that each patient should look for that glimmer of hope and to build on that to reaffirm a focus in life and the reason for wanting to live. Through the process of emotional healing, begins the process of physical healing.
What Is Holistic Medicine?
Holistic medicine is an alternative care approach that treats a patient as a “whole” person as opposed to simply treating the symptoms and illness. Holistic care looks at an individual’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in an attempt to improve the health and prevent further illness. The concept follows Aristotle’s theory that “the whole is more than the sum of its parts.” As alternitive medicals like Chinese traditional medicine helps.
Holistic practitioners believe that there is no limit to the range of diseases that can be treated, although alternative medicine does not specifically focus on a disease. For example, cancer is not treated; rather the body and immune system are strengthened allowing the body’s defense mechanisms to heal the cancer. The approach works on balancing the body, mind, spirit, and emotions while improving the immune system as the entire being begins functioning smoothly. An illness, disease, or disorder is seen as an imbalance in the body’s systems.
Alternative medicine and holistic practice have been around for centuries, but only relatively recently has the modern medical field begun to accept it and begin to integrate it into the health care system and treatment for patients. Holistic therapies tend to emphasize proper nutrition, avoidance of chemical substances, use of homeopathic remedies, and meditation techniques. Holistic care techniques are non-invasive.
Some of the major holistic therapies include ayurveda, chiropractic, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, Unani, stress reduction, and reflexology.
Sloan-Kettering Takes Holistic Approach for Mesothelioma Patients
Located in New York, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center. Sloan-Kettering’s website indicates they have “devoted more than a century to patient care as well as to innovative research, making significant contributions to new and better therapies for the treatment of cancer.”
Following the mind-body connection philosophy, MSKCC has employed a program, introduced by psychiatrist Dr.William Breitbart that focuses on helping men and women with a terminal diagnosis of mesothelioma focus on the spiritual, emotional, and psychological aspects of cancer. Psycho-oncology is an effort to help cancer patients learn to live their lives in the time between their diagnosis and eventual death. Participants are encouraged to develop a legacy project to pass on to their friends and loved ones.
While individual and group therapy sessions are regular components of cancer treatment at most cancer centers throughout the United States and the world, Dr. Breitbart’s program has found that meaning-centered psychotherapy can elevate the emotional well-being and reduce the levels of anxiety for the patients.
Cancer centers and other medical facilities abroad, encouraged by the positive results at MSKCC, have begun similar programs. Medical professionals worldwide are recognizing the role of meaning-centered programs in cancer treatment and in mesothelioma therapy.
The Future of Holistic Care
According to the Health Education Alliance for Life and Longevity alternative approaches to health and medicine are among the fastest growing aspects of health care. By the year 2010 at least two-thirds of the U.S. population will use some form of alternative approach to health care.
The Institute for Alternative Futures projects that patients will soon experience the customizing or personalization of health care, integrating several approaches based on the unique needs of each individual. The Institute believes these trends will utilize health care professionals far more effectively, leading to “self-managed care.” Consumers will seek prevention and wellness services that go far beyond what today we consider health care.
Therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine
Therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine
Therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine on coagulation disorder and accompanying intractable jaundice in hepatitis B virus-related liver cirrhosis patients.
World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Oct 21;14(39):6060-4
Authors: Li YM, Yang HZ, Guan WB, Ke QS, Dai M, Xie HP, Zhang SJ
AIM: To observe the therapeutic effects of new traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapy on coagulation disorder and accompanying intractable jaundice in HBV-related liver cirrhosis patients.
METHODS: Using stratified random sampling according to fibrinogen (Fib) levels, 145 liver cirrhosis patients due to hepatitis B complicated by coagulation disorder were treated. Of them, 70 in research group were treated with TCM by “nourishing yin, cooling blood and invigorating blood circulation” and Western medicine, 75 in control group were treated with conventional Western medicine. The indexes of liver function, coagulation function and bleeding events were observed and compared.
RESULTS: The prothrombin time (PT) was shorter and the fibrinogen (Fib) level was higher in the research group than in the control group (Fib = 1.6-2.0 g/L, 1.1-1.5 g/L, and < or = 1.0 g/L). The total bilirubin (TBIL) level was significantly lower in the research group than in the control group, except for the subgroup of FIB < or = 1.0 g/L.
CONCLUSION: TCM therapy can improve coagulation fuction and decrease TBIL.
