scholarly journals Traditional Chinese medicine in collaboration with conservative conventional medicine for lumbar herniated intervertebral disc

Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (16) ◽  
pp. e25652
Author(s):  
Hyungsuk Kim ◽  
Won-Seok Chung
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Herniated Intervertebral Disc

A Computer Method for Validating Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Prescriptions

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (02) ◽  
pp. 281-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. Wang ◽  
C. Z. Cai ◽  
C. Y. Kong ◽  
Z. W. Cao ◽  
Y. Z. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Statistical Learning ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Computer Method ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Random Combination ◽  
System A ◽  
Statistical Learning Method

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been widely practiced and is considered as an alternative to conventional medicine. TCM herbal prescriptions contain a mixture of herbs that collectively exert therapeutic actions and modulating effects. Traditionally defined herbal properties, related to the pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic and toxicological, as well as physicochemical properties of their principal ingredients, have been used as the basis for formulating TCM multi-herb prescriptions. These properties are used in this work to develop a computer program for predicting whether a multi-herb recipe is a valid TCM prescription. This program is based on a statistical learning method, support vector machine (SVM), and it is trained by using 575 well-known TCM prescriptions and 1961 non-TCM recipes generated by random combination of TCM herbs. Testing results by using 72 well-known TCM prescriptions and 5039 non-TCM recipes showed that 73.6% of the TCM prescriptions and 99.9% of non-TCM recipes are correctly classified by this system. A further test by using 48 TCM prescriptions published in recent years found that 68.7% of these are correctly classified. These accuracies are comparable to those of SVM classification of other biological systems. Our study indicates the potential of SVM for facilitating the analysis of TCM prescriptions.

scholarly journals Navigating communication between Conventional Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine: A case study of cancer patients in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Pun ◽  
Wendy Wong
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Chinese Society ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Adequate Knowledge

Abstract Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a growing phenomenon around the world. However, despite its historical role in Chinese society, there has been limited research exploring the nature of communication around cancer patients who receive TCM care in additional to conventional medicine. If TCM practitioners with adequate knowledge in understanding the needs and communication issues around patients with cancer, particularly those who simultaneously receive conventional medicine, it will lead to a better quality of care and result in better clinical outcomes such as high patient satisfaction and compliance with treatments.Objectives: To fill in this gap, this study aims to explore the nature of the communication amongst cancer patients in Hong Kong who receive TCM treatment in addition to conventional medicine.Participants: Twenty patients, 5 oncologists and 5 TCM practitioners were invited to conduct in-depth interviews to elicit their views towards their TCM treatment.Method: A qualitative approach called Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is adopted.Results: Based on the themes that emerged from the interview transcripts, we outline the priorities of communication when dealing with cancer patients who receive both TCM and conventional medicine. A framework was developed to assist training TCM practitioners to better integrate their patients' conventional medical history when delivering patient care. Conclusions: The findings of this study can shed light to inform priorities in communication when caring for patients who opt for TCM care in addition to conventional treatments, and to provide useful information for developing future clinical research of providing integrated approach between TCM and conventional medicine in treating cancer patients.

Treating People with Arthritis with Traditional Chinese Medicine (Tcm): An Examination of the Perception of Tcm Practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 228-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Yang ◽  
Wenbo Peng ◽  
Jon Adams ◽  
David William Sibbritt
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Safe Patient Care ◽  
Practice Characteristics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Management Approaches ◽  
High Level

Introduction Emerging evidence has shown that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a positive effect on arthritis. This research provides the first critical, systematic examination of TCM practitioners’ perceptions of TCM use for people with arthritis. Methods An online survey was distributed to all TCM professionals including acupuncturists and Chinese herbal medicine practitioners registered with the Practitioner Research and Collaborate Initiative (PRACI) practitioner database. The survey questions focus on practitioner characteristics, practice characteristics and clinical management approaches regarding arthritis care. Results The survey attracted a response rate of 53% (n=52). The average age of the respondents was 49.9 years, more than half were female, and the majority held a bachelor degree or higher qualification. More than two thirds of TCM practitioners in our study worked with other health professionals, while they had a high level of referral relationships with a wide range of conventional, allied health and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers. Most of the TCM practitioners reported that their patients with arthritis used other treatments alongside TCM and a large number of the TCM practitioners who participated believed that TCM was effective for treating arthritis. Conclusions The TCM profession represents a substantial component of the healthcare field in Australia, and treating patients with arthritis appears to be an important area of TCM practice, among others. Further detailed research is needed to help ensure effective, safe patient care for those with arthritis who may be utilising TCM alongside a broader range of conventional medicine, allied health, and other CAM treatments.

scholarly journals An evaluation survey of traditional Chinese medicine learning among international students majoring in conventional medicine: a study from a university in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Qu ◽  
Qing Zhang ◽  
Minchen Dai ◽  
Yijing He ◽  
Jiaqi Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Course Content

Abstract Background Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has gained increasing acceptance and popularity by the global community. The current study aimed to investigate self-reported evaluations of learning TCM and opinions about TCM courses among undergraduate international students majoring in conventional medicine at a university in China. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. A self-reported questionnaire was administered to international undergraduates who were enrolled in the TCM course during the 2018 and 2019 academic years (n = 157). The course employed a student-centered, multiform learning model. Demographic data and self-reported evaluations of TCM learning background and TCM learning course were obtained to conduct the analysis. Results A total of 133 students responded to the questionnaire. Among the respondents, 21.0% had some TCM-related knowledge, and 51.1% were interested in learning TCM before the course. Ninety-six students (85.7%) were from Asia. Students from Thailand showed significantly more interest in learning TCM than did students from other Asian countries (p = 0.025). After the course, 77.2% of students agreed that the course had brought about many benefits, 86.4% were satisfied with the course content, and 77.3% were satisfied with the teaching method. Students expressed their willingness to further learn acupuncture and to obtain more skilled practice through more visualized learning methods. Conclusions The majority of the international students we surveyed agreed that the TCM course improved their interest in and understanding of TCM. It is thus suggested that TCM education should be directed toward students’ learning barriers and needs.

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine and Colorectal Cancer: Implications for Drug Discovery

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Sun ◽  
Man He ◽  
Meng Zhang ◽  
Sha Zeng ◽  
Li Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Precision Medicine ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Preclinical Studies ◽  
Human Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Active Ingredients ◽  
Clinical Utilization ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

As an important part of complementary and alternative medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been applied to treat a host of diseases for centuries. Over the years, with the incidence rate of human colorectal cancer (CRC) increasing continuously and the advantage of TCM gradually becoming more prominent, the importance of TCM in both domestic and international fields is also growing with each passing day. However, the unknowability of active ingredients, effective substances, and the underlying mechanisms of TCM against this malignant tumor greatly restricts the translation degree of clinical products and the pace of precision medicine. In this review, based on the characteristics of TCM and the oral administration of most ingredients, we herein provide beneficial information for the clinical utilization of TCM in the prevention and treatment of CRC and retrospect the current preclinical studies on the related active ingredients, as well as put forward the research mode for the discovery of active ingredients and effective substances in TCM, to provide novel insights into the research and development of innovative agents from this conventional medicine for CRC treatment and assist the realization of precision medicine.

The treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration using Traditional Chinese Medicine

2020 ◽  
Vol 263 ◽  
pp. 113117
Author(s):  
Liguo zhu ◽  
Changsui Yu ◽  
Xiaofeng Zhang ◽  
Zhongbao Yu ◽  
Fengyuan Zhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Disc Degeneration ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

scholarly journals Traditional Chinese Medicine for Mammary Dysplasia (Fibrocystic Breast Disease): A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Abeer Elmohandes
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Conventional Medicine ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Dietary Regimen ◽  
Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Breast cancer (BC) is one among the most common and fatal malignancies affecting women of all ages, though prognosis are good if caught early. Fibrocystic breast disease, which is interchangeably mentioned as fibrocystic breast, is nothing but a benign (noncancerous) condition which gives a lumpy feeling to women. It is not a rapidly progressing disease or dangerous, but is a constant source of problem to some women. In this case report, we present a female suffering from mammary dysplasia (MD). She was initially treated with conventional medicine but received no benefit, so shifted to Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Here, acupuncture, herbal remedies, and specific instructions for a dietary regimen and bra usage were given. We found that by utilizing this holistic approach to treat the root cause, rather than the symptoms, breast pain was eliminated, cystic lumps and related densities were diminished, and cancer progression was thwarted by pursuing healthy lifestyle modification and paying more attention to diet and exercise. Ultimately, this resulted in a better quality of life and suggests that TCM can be employed successfully to treat MD when conventional medicine has failed.

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