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Papers by Raul H Morales-Borges
HSOA journal of alternative, complementary & integrative medicine, Dec 31, 2019
International journal of complementary & alternative medicine, Nov 30, 2022
depends on multiple social, psychological variables, but largely on the Christian faith and the d... more depends on multiple social, psychological variables, but largely on the Christian faith and the degree of happiness of the individual.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology & Toxicology
Many Christians are battling Cancer and there is a chaotic vortex of emotions that need resolving... more Many Christians are battling Cancer and there is a chaotic vortex of emotions that need resolving. They think they are alone. Religion and spirituality are fundamental to the human condition and play a role in our mental health and wellbeing. Initially, religion and science thrived in a complimentary relationship, only to be polarized with the aggressive secularization of science. We know that with the introduction of Neurotheology as a unique filed of scholarship and investigations that seek to understand the relationship specifically between the brain and theology, the cancer patients will feel more the Grace of God. More investigations and healthcare professionals need to be involved in this area.
Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research, 2022
Global Journal of Cancer Case Reports, 2020
Taurine is a sulfur amino acid of nutritional significance associated with tissue-protective acti... more Taurine is a sulfur amino acid of nutritional significance associated with tissue-protective activity in several forms of oxidant-induced injury. It has now established beneficial anticancer and antivirus properties. In present study two brief cases of Multiple Myeloma and Infectious Mononucleosis have been reported followed by a prospective update demonstrating the mechanism of action in neoplastic and viral diseases. With this study we believe practicing physicians can improve the existing therapeutic conditions by its utilization in clinical practice and beyond.
splenic infarction is rare and the prothrombin gene mutation (pGM) is not commonly observed in pu... more splenic infarction is rare and the prothrombin gene mutation (pGM) is not commonly observed in puerto rico. pGM is present in 1% of the general population, and in 7% of the people with deep venous thrombosis (DVt); it is found in up to 40% of patients with splenic-portal-mesenteric thrombosis. our study has identified a puerto rican family of four generations whose members all have inherited pGM in an autosomal dominant manner. the eldest member of the family, an 82-year-old male, presented with DVt of the lower extremity. the man's 62-year-old daughter had suffered a splenic infarction; his 37-year-old grandson presented with superficial and deep vein thrombosis (sDVt), and his great-grandson of 8 years was asymptomatic at the time of the report. this is the second report of pGM as the cause of a hypercoagulable state and the first reported pGM-related splenic infarction in puerto rico. We need to test for genetic hypercoagulable states in the members of puerto rican families w...
Life, 2021
Currently available anti-viral drugs may be useful in reducing the viral load but are not providi... more Currently available anti-viral drugs may be useful in reducing the viral load but are not providing the necessary physiological effects to reduce the SARS-CoV-2 complications efficiently. Treatments that provide better clinical outcomes are urgently needed. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, AA) is an essential nutrient with many biological roles that have been proven to play an important part in immune function; it serves as an antioxidant, an anti-viral, and exerts anti-thrombotic effects among many other physiological benefits. Research has proven that AA at pharmacological doses can be beneficial to patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other respiratory illnesses, including sepsis. In addition, High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C (HDIVC) has proven to be effective in patients with different viral diseases, such as influenza, chikungunya, Zika, and dengue. Moreover, HDIVC has been demonstrated to be very safe. Regarding COVID-19, vitamin C can suppress the cytokine sto...
Hematology, Blood Transfusion & Disorder, 2017
Medical Research Archives, 2017
Healthcare of cancer patients has been changing integrating complementary and alternative medicin... more Healthcare of cancer patients has been changing integrating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Since many patients believe in holistic medicine and natural remedies and some studies results demonstrated the efficacy of CAM, it stresses our task to develop innovative research protocols to investigate the outcomes of particular CAM on symptom reduction, quality of life, cancer arrest, or other endpoints. Thus, prospective trials and innovative, evidence-based treatment concepts to include CAM into high-end oncology is what patients demand and what a modern oncology center should offer. We are presenting a review of published studies and experiences with a purpose of motivating investigators to include integrative medicine in the clinical research arena of oncologic patients.
Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine, 2018
Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research
Journal of Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, th... more Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, there is an interest in studying the treatments available and how these can be improved. The standard treatment is a chemotherapeutic regimen known as R-CHOP. The goal of this paper is to inform of an integrative approach to R-CHOP, implementing high dose intravenous Vitamin C (AA) with glutathione (GSH). In the case presented herein, the patient attained complete remission with a minimal toxicity profile and an excellent performance status. These results present a possible viable approach for patients suffering of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. In this paper, we also briefly review the literature available on the aforementioned treatment.
Journal of Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, th... more Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, there is an interest in studying the treatments available and how these can be improved. The standard treatment is a chemotherapeutic regimen known as R-CHOP. The goal of this paper is to inform of an integrative approach to R-CHOP, implementing high dose intravenous Vitamin C (AA) with glutathione (GSH). In the case presented herein, the patient attained complete remission with a minimal toxicity profile and an excellent performance status. These results present a possible viable approach for patients suffering of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. In this paper, we also briefly review the literature available on the aforementioned treatment.
J Altern Complement Integr, 2022
El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su preva... more El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su prevalencia, existe un interés en investigar sus tratamientos y como estos pueden ser mejorados. El tratamiento estándar es un régimen quimioterapéutico conocido como R-CHOP. El objetivo de este artículo es informar sobre un método integrativo en donde se implementan dosis altas de vitamina C intravenosa y glutatión al R-CHOP. En el caso presentado, un paciente de Linfoma Difuso de Células B Grande alcanzó remisión completa con un perfil de toxicidad mínimo y una evaluación física excelente. Los resultados revelan una posible vía para atender este tipo de caso. Adicional, en este artículo también se revisa brevemente la información disponible acerca del tratamiento mencionado
El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su preva... more El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su prevalencia, existe un interés en investigar sus tratamientos y como estos pueden ser mejorados. El tratamiento estándar es un régimen quimioterapéutico conocido como R-CHOP. El objetivo de este artículo es informar sobre un método integrativo en donde se implementan dosis altas de vitamina C intravenosa y glutatión al R-CHOP. En el caso presentado, un paciente de Linfoma Difuso de Células B Grande alcanzó remisión completa con un perfil de toxicidad mínimo y una evaluación física excelente. Los resultados revelan una posible vía para atender este tipo de caso. Adicional, en este artículo también se revisa brevemente la información disponible acerca del tratamiento mencionado
Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology Research, 2019
Boletín de la Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico, 2014
Puerto Rico has eight hospital blood banks and three community blood banks for a population aroun... more Puerto Rico has eight hospital blood banks and three community blood banks for a population around four million. The Red Cross has been in existence in Puerto Rico since 1893 under the Spanish Governance but it was not until 1907 which became the American Red Cross (ARC). Since then it has been serving Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. About 171.222 blood components, which 45% are of the ARC, are used. There are a number of variations in utilization and a number of factors that are influencing us at the national and local level and that is why collaboration is required in the management plan of blood components at each hospital and implementation of maximum units required for each case of surgery.
Boletín de la Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico, 2013
We got one of the most significant epidemics of the history of Dengue in Puerto Rico despite all ... more We got one of the most significant epidemics of the history of Dengue in Puerto Rico despite all major educational efforts made. The objective is to determine how much knowledge the people have about the prevention and transmission of Dengue virus. We administered a questionnaire of fifteen questions to 140 people of different communities at the metropolitan area as well as in the East area of Puerto Rico during the months of September to November of 2012. 88% were adults, 100 were women and 40 men. The majority was from Caguas, Carolina, San Juan, and Bayamon. 60% were professionals. One hundred percent knew what Dengue is and 90% knows the mosquito. 77% of the participants know the actual epidemics, but the men got a 10% higher knowledge than women on the subject. Around 47% are not prepared to fight the Dengue virus, but they have great knowledge about the preventive measures and the clinical Management of Dengue Syndrome. 66% did not know that Puerto Rico has a Dengue Center fro...
HSOA journal of alternative, complementary & integrative medicine, Dec 31, 2019
International journal of complementary & alternative medicine, Nov 30, 2022
depends on multiple social, psychological variables, but largely on the Christian faith and the d... more depends on multiple social, psychological variables, but largely on the Christian faith and the degree of happiness of the individual.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology & Toxicology
Many Christians are battling Cancer and there is a chaotic vortex of emotions that need resolving... more Many Christians are battling Cancer and there is a chaotic vortex of emotions that need resolving. They think they are alone. Religion and spirituality are fundamental to the human condition and play a role in our mental health and wellbeing. Initially, religion and science thrived in a complimentary relationship, only to be polarized with the aggressive secularization of science. We know that with the introduction of Neurotheology as a unique filed of scholarship and investigations that seek to understand the relationship specifically between the brain and theology, the cancer patients will feel more the Grace of God. More investigations and healthcare professionals need to be involved in this area.
Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research, 2022
Global Journal of Cancer Case Reports, 2020
Taurine is a sulfur amino acid of nutritional significance associated with tissue-protective acti... more Taurine is a sulfur amino acid of nutritional significance associated with tissue-protective activity in several forms of oxidant-induced injury. It has now established beneficial anticancer and antivirus properties. In present study two brief cases of Multiple Myeloma and Infectious Mononucleosis have been reported followed by a prospective update demonstrating the mechanism of action in neoplastic and viral diseases. With this study we believe practicing physicians can improve the existing therapeutic conditions by its utilization in clinical practice and beyond.
splenic infarction is rare and the prothrombin gene mutation (pGM) is not commonly observed in pu... more splenic infarction is rare and the prothrombin gene mutation (pGM) is not commonly observed in puerto rico. pGM is present in 1% of the general population, and in 7% of the people with deep venous thrombosis (DVt); it is found in up to 40% of patients with splenic-portal-mesenteric thrombosis. our study has identified a puerto rican family of four generations whose members all have inherited pGM in an autosomal dominant manner. the eldest member of the family, an 82-year-old male, presented with DVt of the lower extremity. the man's 62-year-old daughter had suffered a splenic infarction; his 37-year-old grandson presented with superficial and deep vein thrombosis (sDVt), and his great-grandson of 8 years was asymptomatic at the time of the report. this is the second report of pGM as the cause of a hypercoagulable state and the first reported pGM-related splenic infarction in puerto rico. We need to test for genetic hypercoagulable states in the members of puerto rican families w...
Life, 2021
Currently available anti-viral drugs may be useful in reducing the viral load but are not providi... more Currently available anti-viral drugs may be useful in reducing the viral load but are not providing the necessary physiological effects to reduce the SARS-CoV-2 complications efficiently. Treatments that provide better clinical outcomes are urgently needed. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, AA) is an essential nutrient with many biological roles that have been proven to play an important part in immune function; it serves as an antioxidant, an anti-viral, and exerts anti-thrombotic effects among many other physiological benefits. Research has proven that AA at pharmacological doses can be beneficial to patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and other respiratory illnesses, including sepsis. In addition, High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C (HDIVC) has proven to be effective in patients with different viral diseases, such as influenza, chikungunya, Zika, and dengue. Moreover, HDIVC has been demonstrated to be very safe. Regarding COVID-19, vitamin C can suppress the cytokine sto...
Hematology, Blood Transfusion & Disorder, 2017
Medical Research Archives, 2017
Healthcare of cancer patients has been changing integrating complementary and alternative medicin... more Healthcare of cancer patients has been changing integrating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Since many patients believe in holistic medicine and natural remedies and some studies results demonstrated the efficacy of CAM, it stresses our task to develop innovative research protocols to investigate the outcomes of particular CAM on symptom reduction, quality of life, cancer arrest, or other endpoints. Thus, prospective trials and innovative, evidence-based treatment concepts to include CAM into high-end oncology is what patients demand and what a modern oncology center should offer. We are presenting a review of published studies and experiences with a purpose of motivating investigators to include integrative medicine in the clinical research arena of oncologic patients.
Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine, 2018
Journal of Cancer Therapy and Research
Journal of Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, th... more Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, there is an interest in studying the treatments available and how these can be improved. The standard treatment is a chemotherapeutic regimen known as R-CHOP. The goal of this paper is to inform of an integrative approach to R-CHOP, implementing high dose intravenous Vitamin C (AA) with glutathione (GSH). In the case presented herein, the patient attained complete remission with a minimal toxicity profile and an excellent performance status. These results present a possible viable approach for patients suffering of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. In this paper, we also briefly review the literature available on the aforementioned treatment.
Journal of Alternative, Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, th... more Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma is the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Given its prevalence, there is an interest in studying the treatments available and how these can be improved. The standard treatment is a chemotherapeutic regimen known as R-CHOP. The goal of this paper is to inform of an integrative approach to R-CHOP, implementing high dose intravenous Vitamin C (AA) with glutathione (GSH). In the case presented herein, the patient attained complete remission with a minimal toxicity profile and an excellent performance status. These results present a possible viable approach for patients suffering of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. In this paper, we also briefly review the literature available on the aforementioned treatment.
J Altern Complement Integr, 2022
El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su preva... more El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su prevalencia, existe un interés en investigar sus tratamientos y como estos pueden ser mejorados. El tratamiento estándar es un régimen quimioterapéutico conocido como R-CHOP. El objetivo de este artículo es informar sobre un método integrativo en donde se implementan dosis altas de vitamina C intravenosa y glutatión al R-CHOP. En el caso presentado, un paciente de Linfoma Difuso de Células B Grande alcanzó remisión completa con un perfil de toxicidad mínimo y una evaluación física excelente. Los resultados revelan una posible vía para atender este tipo de caso. Adicional, en este artículo también se revisa brevemente la información disponible acerca del tratamiento mencionado
El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su preva... more El linfoma difuso de células b grande es el linfoma de tipo no-Hodgkin's más común. Dado su prevalencia, existe un interés en investigar sus tratamientos y como estos pueden ser mejorados. El tratamiento estándar es un régimen quimioterapéutico conocido como R-CHOP. El objetivo de este artículo es informar sobre un método integrativo en donde se implementan dosis altas de vitamina C intravenosa y glutatión al R-CHOP. En el caso presentado, un paciente de Linfoma Difuso de Células B Grande alcanzó remisión completa con un perfil de toxicidad mínimo y una evaluación física excelente. Los resultados revelan una posible vía para atender este tipo de caso. Adicional, en este artículo también se revisa brevemente la información disponible acerca del tratamiento mencionado
Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology Research, 2019
Boletín de la Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico, 2014
Puerto Rico has eight hospital blood banks and three community blood banks for a population aroun... more Puerto Rico has eight hospital blood banks and three community blood banks for a population around four million. The Red Cross has been in existence in Puerto Rico since 1893 under the Spanish Governance but it was not until 1907 which became the American Red Cross (ARC). Since then it has been serving Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. About 171.222 blood components, which 45% are of the ARC, are used. There are a number of variations in utilization and a number of factors that are influencing us at the national and local level and that is why collaboration is required in the management plan of blood components at each hospital and implementation of maximum units required for each case of surgery.
Boletín de la Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico, 2013
We got one of the most significant epidemics of the history of Dengue in Puerto Rico despite all ... more We got one of the most significant epidemics of the history of Dengue in Puerto Rico despite all major educational efforts made. The objective is to determine how much knowledge the people have about the prevention and transmission of Dengue virus. We administered a questionnaire of fifteen questions to 140 people of different communities at the metropolitan area as well as in the East area of Puerto Rico during the months of September to November of 2012. 88% were adults, 100 were women and 40 men. The majority was from Caguas, Carolina, San Juan, and Bayamon. 60% were professionals. One hundred percent knew what Dengue is and 90% knows the mosquito. 77% of the participants know the actual epidemics, but the men got a 10% higher knowledge than women on the subject. Around 47% are not prepared to fight the Dengue virus, but they have great knowledge about the preventive measures and the clinical Management of Dengue Syndrome. 66% did not know that Puerto Rico has a Dengue Center fro...
Curriculum Vitae, 2020
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