Clinical efficacy of combined skin acupuncture and external washing therapy of Zhuang nationality medicine in the treatment of chronic eczema

To evaluate the clinical efficacy of combined skin acupuncture and external washing therapy of Zhuang nationality medicine in the treatment of chronic eczema.Methods:One hundred and twenty patients with chronic eczema were randomly divided into an experimental group(60 cases)and a control group(60 cases).The experimental group was treated with skin acupuncture combined with external washing therapy,and the control group was treated with externally applied mometasone furoate cream.The patients’symptoms and total severity were scored and analyzed before and after the 4-week treatment.The symptoms scored included:erythema,papule/hard swelling,epidermal exfoliation,mossy lesion,exudation/scab,and pruritus.Clinical efficacy and adverse reactions were compared before and after the 4-week treatment.Results:Scores for the different kinds of skin derogation,pruritus symptoms,the eczema area,and severity index(EASI)were all reduced after the treatments.Pruritus symptoms and EASI scores in the experimental group were lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The total effective rate in the experimental group was 81.03%,which was much higher than the 61.11%in the control group(Z=-2.391,P=0.017).Conclusion:The clinical efficacy of combined skin acupuncture and external washing therapy of Zhuang nationality medicine in the treatment of chronic eczema was better than that of mometasone furoate cream.

Effects of Medicated Bamboo Cupping Therapy of Zhuang Nationality Medicine on Long-term Efficacy and Quality of Life in the Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia with Stagnation of Liver Qi and Spleen Deficiency Syndrome

Objective:To investigate the effect of medicated bamboo cupping therapy of Zhuang nationality medicine on long-term efficacy and quality of life in the treatment of functional dyspepsia with stagnation of liver Qi and spleen deficiency syndrome,and to provide a new,effective and easy to promote treatment method for functional dyspepsia.Methods:A total of 150 cases of functional dyspepsia treated in our hospital from March 2014 to October 2015 were selected as research subjects,and they were divided into the treatment group(medicated bamboo cupping therapy),the control A group(Omeprazole Enteric-coated Tablets+Domperidone Tablets)and the control B group(acupuncture),50 cases in each group.The clinical efficacy,the gastric electrical index,the recurrence rate and the quality of life were observed and compared.Results:The total effective rate in the treatment group was higher than that in the control A group and the control B group(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the main frequency and electrical amplitude in each group was significantly improved,and the rhythm disorder coefficient was significantly reduced(P<0.05).After treatment,compared with the control A group and the control B group,the difference of rhythm disturbance coefficient in the treatment group was statistically significant(P<0.05).The recurrence rate in the treatment group was lower than that in the control A group and the control B group at 1 month,3 months and 6 months after drug discontinuance,with no significant difference(P>0.05).Compared with before treatment,scores of each physiological function after treatment had no significant change(P>0.05),and the scores of physiological function,body pain,general health,vitality,social function,emotional function and mental health were significantly improved(P<0.05).The comparison of scores in each group had no significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion:The medicated bamboo cupping therapy of Zhuang nationality medicine on functional dyspepsia with stagnation of liver Qi and spleen deficiency syndrome can significantly improve clinical efficiency,and reduce the coefficient of rhythm.The long-term recurrence rate is low,and the quality of life is significantly improved.It is a convenient and effective treatment,which is worthy of promotion.

Medicinal Characteristics of Jing Medicine

In the long process of living, working and fighting against diseases, the Jing people have formed a medical system with their own characteristics, which has made great contributions to the hygiene and health of the ethnic group and is still playing an important role today. As an indispensable part of Chinese traditional medicine system, Jingzu medicine has its own unique advantages and characteristics, which need to be further explored and sorted out. In this paper, the characteristics and advantages of Peking medicine were summarized from the characteristics of medicine use.

Effects of China's National Essential Medicines Policy on the Use of Injection in Primary Health Facilities

The overuse of injection exists more than 20 years since economic reform in China.It is a persistent problem and seems becoming a new challenge in the new health reform period.This study was designed to assess the effect of national essential medicines policy(NEMP) on injection use at primary health facilities in China by investigating their prescription information.Questionnaires were designed and disseminated to collect empirical data on injection use at 120 primary health facilities in 6 provinces from January to September in 2010 and 2011.The injection use was measured as the indicator as the percentage of prescriptions with one or more injections.The results showed that the percentage of prescriptions with one or more injections was decreased from 38.91% to 36.82%(2 =11.158,P=0.001) in the all survey areas during the NEMP reform.The difference in level of the injection use in 2011 was significant among the eastern,central and western regions(2 =223.584,P=0.000);level of the injection use in western region was the lowest(27.73%),while that in the central region was the highest(43.10%).The level of the injection use in 2011 among different provinces was also of great difference(26.00%-58.25%,range:32.25%).The level of the injection use in 2011 was still much higher than the standard suggested by WHO for developing countries(13.4%-24.1%).It was concluded that NEMP has improved injection use in China,but the injection abuse situation remains serious,indicating that one of the priorities to the next stage of NEMP is to promote the rational use of drugs,especially the injection use.

Data mining analysis of Professor Liu Shangyi＇s prescription characteristics in clinical medicine for the treatment of cancer patients with stomachache

Objective： To analyze National Chinese Medicine Master Liu Shangyi’s prescription characteristics of clinical medicinefor the treatment of cancer patients with stomachache. Methods： Data on prescriptions for cancer patients withstomachache between January 2014 and July 2016 were collected. The composing principles were analyzed byunsupervised data mining methods including Apriori algorithm in association rules and complex system entropy cluster.Results： Based on the analysis of 120 prescriptions, the frequency of each herb and association rules among the herbswere computed. Four core combinations and two new prescriptions were mined from the database. Compared to thebefore treatment, the clinical symptomatic grading of stomachache after treatment was lower （P 〈 0.001）. Conclusion：Professor Liu has been successful in the treatment of cancer patients with stomachache by prescribing medication thataids in activating blood circulation, removing dampness, and alleviating pain.

Study on the development of Yunnan national medicine nursing based on the development model of cultural ecosphere

National medicine nursing is a valuable resource of health industry in Yunnan Province,which provides important support for the strategy strengthening the province with traditional Chinese medicine.The development of National medicine nursing is influenced by multiple factors.Based on the development model of cultural ecosphere,this paper analysed its development trend and put forward some suggestions for promoting its development.

The embryonic period of ethnic medicine in Xinjiang

The industrious and brave Uyghurs have lived in the western regions for generations,creating and developing western region medicine while developing production.The original medical treatment originated from the self-protection of primitive humans.Early interactions with nature led to a spontaneous search for medicines and techniques and the realization that some plants could cure diseases,such as massage,pinching,kneading,rubbing,bone setting,and simple surgery.During this period,superstition and sorcery were also accompanied in the process of curing diseases.This is also the medical activity of the farming and nomadic peoples in Central Asia’s hinterland before the opening of the silk road.

Herbal Medicine Belongs to Not Only the Nationality, But Also the World

On the view point of herb research in the world traditional medicines, Digeda is used to vary the plants originated from different species and families, such as India Digeda （Hurghada） is Swertie chirayita （Buch. -Ham.）, Nepal Digeda （Hurghada） is Swertia cliete. Tibetan Digeda （Geda） are Saxifrage umbellulate Hook. f. ＆Thoms. and 5axifraga umbelluleta Hook. f. ＆Thoms. var. pectinata （C. Marq. ＆ Airy-Shaw） J. T. Pan. Alatan Digeda （Hurghada） is Saxifrage unguiculata Engl. Menken Digeda （Hurghada） now differs greatly. In Mongolia, Mongolian doctors use Parnassia palustris as the Digeda; Gisborne to Hurghada （Sandinista） are Swertia erythrosticta and Gentiana Ioureirii. Temuco uses Swertia pseudochineis as Digeda （Baghdad）. In Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China, Mongolian medicine Digeda is mainly originated from the three kinds of medicinal plants in Gentianaceae, Swertie pseudochinensis Hara, Gentianopsis barbata Froel Ma, and Lomatogonium rotetwn （L.） Friesex Nym. Additionally, in Inner Mongolia and Tibetan Autonomous Regions of China, the used Digeda is different from Inner Mongolia fork Medicine, Parnassia palustris and P. orepohila, Tibetan fork medicine is different from G. gilvostriata Flat Lei, G. barbara and G. paludosa. Halenia sibirica is recorded in Inner Mongolian Medicine 5tanderds. Therefore, herbal medicine Digede belongs to not only the nationality, but also the world.

The impacts of national essential medicine policies on the rational use of medicines in China: A cross-sectional study in primary health care institution

Irrational use of medicines is a major problem worldwide, and it is believed there would be positive correlation between the National Essential Medicines Policies(NEMPs) and the level of rational use of medicines(RUMs). Though there is some early evidence on the NEMPs’ effects on RUMs in China, the evidence is scarce, and conclusions vary. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the impacts of the NEMPs of China on the RUMs in the primary health care institutions(PHCs). A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2010. A total of 201 PHCs from six provinces of China were selected, and 39 181 prescriptions were extracted from January to June, 2010. Six indicators were used and tested by independent-samples T test. We found that the average number of drugs per prescription in PHCs with NEMP implementation(the treatment group) was significantly higher than that of the group without NEMP implementation(the control group)(3.37 vs. 2.83, P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the average cost per prescription(81.43 vs. 75.02). The percentage of prescriptions, including an antibiotic(53.40% vs. 36.48%, P<0.01) or an injection(40.54% vs. 27.94%, P<0.01), was higher in the treatment group, and the percentage of drugs prescribed by general name was significantly lower(83.71% vs. 93.11%, P<0.01). For the percentage of drugs prescribed from essential medicines list, the treatment group exhibited the higher ratio(76.12% vs. 53.45%, P<0.01). From this study, the NEMPs were not likely to have a positive impact on RUMs. China still needed efforts to improve the selection, the absence of physicians’ active involvement, and the patients’ habits of irrational medication use.

Development and Current Status of National Cancer Center for Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine （CM） is an important feature of cancer treatment in China. Especially in the last 10 years, the effect of CM in cancer treatment has been of high concern and has been accepted by experts and patients locally and overseas. The oncology department （OD） of Guang＇anmen Hospital （GAMH） of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences （CATCM）, which will mark its 50th anniversary in 2013, is one of China＇s most-respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention through CM. It is located at the campus of GAMH, central Beijing.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES The Chinese Association of the Integration of Traditional and Western Medicine 1996 National Congresses

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Persist in and Carry Forward the Integrative Medical Research——Speech at the 6th National General Congress of Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine by Academician CHEN Zhu,Minister of Ministry of Health

The 6th National General Congress of Chinese Association of Integrative Medicine （CALM） was convened at 19-20, April 2008 in Beijing. Academician CHEN Zhu, the minister of Ministry of Health indicated at the congress that the integration of Chinese and Western medicine is very well in keeping with the situation of our country and the general rule of development in medical science; and as a good integration of Chinese medicine and Western medicine, it is mutually beneficial and advantageous to both of them. Seeing the creativity shown in integrative medical investigation in theoretic and methodological sides, we should and must persist in and develop it.