Search Results - "Wong, Hei Kiu"

18beta-Glycyrrhetinic acid induces apoptosis in pituitary adenoma cells via ROS/MAPKs-mediated pathway by Wang, Di, Wong, Hei-Kiu, Feng, Yi-Bin, Zhang, Zhang-Jin

“…The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the anti-tumor effects of 18beta-glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), a natural compound extracted from liquorice,…”
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Liquiritigenin exhibits antitumour action in pituitary adenoma cells via Ras/ERKs and ROS-dependent mitochondrial signalling pathways by Wang, Di, Wong, Hei-Kiu, Feng, Yi-Bin, Zhang, Zhang-Jin

“…Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate antitumour effects of liquiritigenin (LQ) on pituitary adenoma in in‐vitro and in‐vivo models. Methods…”
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Identification of Steroidogenic Components Derived From Gardenia jasminoides Ellis Potentially Useful for Treating Postmenopausal Syndrome by Wang, Xueyu, Wang, Guo-Cai, Rong, Jianhui, Wang, Shi Wei, Ng, Tzi Bun, Zhang, Yan Bo, Lee, Kai Fai, Zheng, Lin, Wong, Hei-Kiu, Yung, Ken Kin Lam, Sze, Stephen Cho Wing

“…Estrogen-stimulating principles have been demonstrated to relieve postmenopausal syndrome effectively. Ellis (GJE) is an herbal medicine possessing multiple…”
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Effects of Erxian decoction, a Chinese medicinal formulation, on serum lipid profile in a rat model of menopause by Sze, Stephen Cw, Cheung, Ho-Pan, Ng, Tzi-Bun, Zhang, Zhang-Jing, Wong, Kam-Lok, Wong, Hei-Kiu, Hu, Yong-Mei, Yow, Christine Mn, Tong, Yao

“…The prevalence and risk of cardiovascular disease increase after menopause in correlation with the progression of abnormality in the serum lipid profile and…”
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Adjunctive berberine reduces antipsychotic‐associated weight gain and metabolic syndrome in patients with schizophrenia: a randomized controlled trial by Chan, MeiYan, Qin, Zongshi, Man, Sui‐Cheung, Lam, Ming, Lai, Wing Him, Ng, Roger Man Kin, Lee, Che Kin, Wong, Tak Luen, Lee, Edwin Ho Ming, Wong, Hei Kiu, Feng, Yibin, Liu, Lanying, Han, Feng, Chen, Eric Yu Hai, Zhang, Zhang‐Jin

“…Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of berberine as an adjuvant in treating antipsychotic‐associated weight gain and metabolic…”
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Dense cranial electroacupuncture stimulation for major depressive disorder--a single-blind, randomized, controlled study by Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Ng, Roger, Man, Sui Cheung, Li, Tsui Yin Jade, Wong, Wendy, Tan, Qing-Rong, Wong, Hei Kiu, Chung, Ka-Fai, Wong, Man-Tak, Tsang, Wai-Kiu Alfert, Yip, Ka-chee, Ziea, Eric, Wong, Vivian Taam

“…Previous studies suggest that electroacupuncture possesses therapeutic benefits for depressive disorders. The purpose of this study was to determine whether…”
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A 6-week randomized controlled trial with 4-week follow-up of acupuncture combined with paroxetine in patients with major depressive disorder by Qu, Shan-Shan, Huang, Yong, Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Chen, Jun-Qi, Lin, Ren-Yong, Wang, Chong-Qi, Li, Gan-Long, Wong, Hei Kiu, Zhao, Cang-Huan, Pan, Ji-Yang, Guo, Shen-Chang, Zhang, Yan-Chi

“…Abstract Acupuncture possesses the antidepressant potential. In this 6-week randomized controlled trial with 4-week follow-up, 160 patients with major…”
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Platelet 5-HT1A receptor correlates with major depressive disorder in drug-free patients by Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Wang, Di, Man, Sui Cheung, Ng, Roger, McAlonan, Grainne M., Wong, Hei Kiu, Wong, Wendy, Lee, Jade, Tan, Qing-Rong

“…The platelet serotonergic system has potential biomarker utility for major depressive disorder (MDD). In the present study, platelet expression of 5-HT1A…”
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Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture and Electroconvulsive Therapy as Additional Treatment in Hospitalized Patients With Schizophrenia: A Retrospective Controlled Study by Jia, Jie, Shen, Jun, Liu, Fei-Hu, Wong, Hei Kiu, Yang, Xin-Jing, Wu, Qiang-Ju, Zhang, Hui, Wang, Hua-Ning, Tan, Qing-Rong, Zhang, Zhang-Jin

“…Electroacupuncture (EA) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are often used in the management of schizophrenia. This study sought to determine whether…”
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An epidemiological study of concomitant use of Chinese medicine and antipsychotics in schizophrenic patients: implication for herb-drug interaction by Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Tan, Qing-Rong, Tong, Yao, Wang, Xue-Yi, Wang, Huai-Hai, Ho, Lai-Ming, Wong, Hei Kiu, Feng, Yi-Bin, Wang, Di, Ng, Roger, McAlonan, Grainne M, Wang, Chuan-Yue, Wong, Vivian Taam

“…Herb-drug interactions are an important issue in drug safety and clinical practice. The aim of this epidemiological study was to characterize associations of…”
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Correction: Dense Cranial Electroacupuncture Stimulation for Major Depressive Disorder—A Single-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Study by Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Ng, Roger, Man, Sui Cheung, Li, Tsui Yin Jade, Wong, Wendy, Tan, Qing-Rong, Wong, Hei Kiu, Chung, Ka-Fai, Wong, Man-Tak, Tsang, Wai-Kiu Alfert, Yip, Ka-chee, Ziea, Eric, Wong, Vivian Taam

“…The correct affiliation is 2 Department of Psychiatry, Kowloon Hospital, Hong Kong, China. (2012) Correction: Dense Cranial Electroacupuncture Stimulation for…”
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Studies on the regulatory effect of Peony-Glycyrrhiza Decoction on prolactin hyperactivity and underlying mechanism in hyperprolactinemia rat model by Wang, Di, Wang, Wei, Zhou, Yulin, Wang, Juan, Jia, Dongxu, Wong, Hei Kiu, Zhang, Zhang-Jin

“…•The hyperprolactinemia rat model is established successfully.•The anti-hyperprolactinemia activity of Peony-Glycyrrhiza Decoction is confirmed.•PGD modulates…”
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Paeoniflorin, a Natural Neuroprotective Agent, Modulates Multiple Anti-Apoptotic and Pro-apoptotic Pathways in Differentiated PC12 Cells by Wang, Di, Wong, Hei Kiu, Feng, Yi-Bin, Zhang, Zhang-Jin

“…Numerous studies have shown robust neuroprotective effects of paeoniflorin (PF), a natural compound derived from the herbal medicine Paeony radix . In the…”
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Peony-Glycyrrhiza Decoction for Antipsychotic-Related Hyperprolactinemia in Women With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Man, Sui Cheung, Li, Xian-Bin, Wang, Huai-Hai, Yuan, Hai-Ning, Wang, Hua-Ning, Zhang, Rui-Guo, Tan, Qing-Rong, Wong, Hei Kiu, McAlonan, Grainne M, Wang, Chuan-Yue, Zhang, Zhang-Jin

“…An herbal preparation called peony-glycyrrhiza decoction (PGD) may have the potential in reducing antipsychotic-related hyperprolactinemia (hyperPRL). This…”
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Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation as an adjunct therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder: A randomized controlled study by Feng, Bin, Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Zhu, Rui-Ming, Yuan, Guo-Zhen, Luo, Li-Yuan, McAlonan, Grainne M, Xu, Fang-Zhong, Chen, Jiong, Liu, Lan-Ying, Lv, Yang-Yang, Wong, Hei Kiu, Zhang, Ying, Zhu, Li-Xia

“…Abstract Background Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is thought to have potential to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Objective…”
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Platelet 5-HT sub(1A) receptor correlates with major depressive disorder in drug-free patients by Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Wang, Di, Man, Sui Cheung, Ng, Roger, McAlonan, Grainne M, Wong, Hei Kiu, Wong, Wendy, Lee, Jade, Tan, Qing-Rong

“…The platelet serotonergic system has potential biomarker utility for major depressive disorder (MDD). In the present study, platelet expression of 5-HT sub(1A)…”
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Not only dopamine D2 receptors involved in Peony-Glycyrrhiza Decoction, an herbal preparation against antipsychotic-associated hyperprolactinemia by Wang, Di, Wong, Hei Kiu, Zhang, Li, McAlonan, Grainne M., Wang, Xiao-Min, Sze, Stephen Cho Wing, Feng, Yi-Bin, Zhang, Zhang-Jin

“…Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of an herbal preparation called Peony-Glycyrrhiza Decoction (PGD) in alleviating antipsychotic-induced…”
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Platelet 5-HT(1A) receptor correlates with major depressive disorder in drug-free patients by Zhang, Zhang-Jin, Wang, Di, Man, Sui Cheung, Ng, Roger, McAlonan, Grainne M, Wong, Hei Kiu, Wong, Wendy, Lee, Jade, Tan, Qing-Rong

“…The platelet serotonergic system has potential biomarker utility for major depressive disorder (MDD). In the present study, platelet expression of 5-HT1A…”
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Tian jiu therapy for the treatment of asthma in adult patients: a meta-analysis by Chan, Clara W C, Lee, Sau Chun, Lo, Kwai Ching, Wong, Hei Kiu, Li, Lei

“…To review and evaluate the efficacy and safety of tian jiu therapy on san fu tian for adults with asthma. A literature search through August 31, 2013, was done…”
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