Our Insights into Modern Traditional Chinese Medicine

This article will present the result of 35 years of studies andresearch initiated by two teachers:Professor Leung KokYuen(China)and Professor Truong Thin(Vietnam).This article will briefly introduce the systems of traditional Chinese medicine,such as Jing(精),Xue(血),Qi(气),Shen(神)and Jin Ye(津液)compared with various systems in modern medicine.

Adolescence dysfunctional uterine bleeding:perspectives from the combination of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medicine

Because their endocrine system is not yet developmentally mature,adolescent girls are prone to dysfunctional uterine bleeding caused by insufficiency of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.The view of modern medicine is mainly aimed at the secretory function of sex hormones,such as estrogen and progesterone.However,it causes distress to patients because of the susceptibility of their treatment to endocrine system disorders.Traditional Chinese medicine considers the damage to the function of the Conception Vessel and Thoroughfare Vessel as the key to the disease.In this way,we guide the use of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture and achieve good results.The pathogenesis and management of functional uterine bleeding in adolescence are discussed from two medical perspectives in this article.

Tacit Knowledge Mining:The Key Traditional Chinese Medical Inheritance

Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is a treasure of traditional Chinese culture and a gift to the world.TCM tacit knowledge refers to the knowledge and experiences formed in the process of learning and practice of TCM.The objective of this study is to discuss the importance of TCM tacit knowledge in the inheritance and education of TCM.As the essence of the TCM,TCM tacit knowledge has the characteristics of massive,complicated,relativistic,highly individualized,constantly innovative,the dependence of cultural background and the regional environment,as well as difficult to explicate.It exists in every aspect of the TCM theory and the process of dialectical treatment.Besides the traditional master‑apprentice,family‑based,school‑based,and inheritance and education methods,together with the inheritance based on the books,images,and network platforms,in the process of TCM modernization,a variety of modern theoretical models and computing techniques have also been used in the mining of the TCM tacit knowledge.In this study,we introduced the usage of SECI model,complexity adaptive system,latent variable model,and some of the data mining technologies in the TCM tacit knowledge mining.An accurate and efficient inheritance of TCM tacit knowledge is the key to maintain the vitality and innovative development of TCM.Under the reasonable application and combination of the traditional education methods,modern mining methods,and further the artificial intelligence,the explicit and inheritance of TCM tacit knowledge will get tremendous development,and it could extremely improve the efficiency and accuracy of the TCM inheritance and the TCM modernization.

CLINICAL OBSERVATION ON TREATMENT OF 80 CASES OF PROLAPSE OF LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC BY COMBINATION OF ACUPUNCTURE AND MEDICINE

cases of prolapse of lumbar intervetebral disc were randomly divided into treatment and control groups. 80 cases in treatment group were treated with combination of acupuncture, oral administration of Chinese medicinal herbs, traction, point injection and intravenous drip of energy dehydration mixture; 70 cases in control group were managed by combination of acupuncture, oral administration of herbal medicines, traction, acupoint injection (without energy dehydration mixture). The results showed that the curative rate and the total effective rate of the treatment group were 91.25% and 98.75% separately, while those of the control group 62.86% and 92.86% respectively. Comparison of the curative rate between the 2 groups showed a remarkable significance (P<0.01). The observation demonstrated that combined treatment of prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc with traditional Chinese and Western medicine is an effective approach.

Innovative Methods to Speed up the Modernization of Chinese Medicine——The Meeting Report of the Session on Methodology Research and Modernization of Chinese Medicine,International Conference and Exposition on Traditional Medicine 2009

As a kind of complex medical science,Chinese medicine（CM） has a long history of development and application and has demonstrated on evidence basis its efficacy in many diseases affecting multiple organ systems.In recent years,great progress in CM research has been achieved with the initiation of application of sustained and multifaceted use of modern organ systems. In recent years, great progress in CM research has been achieved with the initiation of application of sustained and multifaceted use of modern scientific methods. More and more innovative methods are widely used in CM modernization researches, and the application of new methods becomes the key to further develop CM modernization.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AND MODERNIZATION "NOBLESSE OBLIGE"

Comprehensive overviews of the EU regulatory system become more and more well-known,also outside Europe and regulatory knowledge and experience is increasing among Chinese companies.Nevertheless,possible implications for TCM in the light of'modernization',should remain in the center of discussion.In this presentation some scenarios from a regulatory point of

Application of Systems Biology Technology in Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Systems biology is an emerging science of the 21st century and its method and design of study resemble those of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Adopting systems biology technology will help to understand TCM Syndromes and modernize Chinese herbal medicine. The technology platforms of systems biology, especially proteomics can provide useful tools for exploring essence of TCM syndromes and understanding principle of herbal formulation. Moreover, compared with methods of molecular biology, such as genomics and proteomics, metabolomics provide more direct, rapid, concise and effective methods for study of kidney disease especially in the case of prevention and treatment with TCM.

Efficacy of the combination of modern medicine and traditional Chinese medicine in pulmonary fibrosis arising as a sequelae in convalescent COVID-19 patients: a randomized multicenter trial

Background:The coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)has led to a significant number of mortalities worldwide.COVID-19 poses a serious threat to human life.The clinical manifestations of COVID-19 are diverse and severe and 20%of infected patients are reported to be in a critical condition.A loss in lung function and pulmonary fibrosis are the main manifestations of patients with the severe form of the disease.The lung function is affected,even after recovery,thereby greatly affecting the psychology and well-being of patients,and significantly reducing their quality of life.

Study on Medication Rules of Modern Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Based on Data Mining

Objective:Based on data mining technology, we attempted to explore the medication rules of modern traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)compounds in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment, to provide a reference for clinical drug use. Methods:From 2010 to 2017, TCM compounds used for NSCLC treatment were collected from the Beijing 301 Hospital. The modern TCM compounds utilized in the treatment of NSCLC were established in the prescription database. Excel, SPSS 22, and SPSS Modeler14.2 software were utilized for the frequency analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and association analysis. Then, the quantitative and qualitative analyses of the regularity of TCM compound medications were performed, and the possible mechanism was discussed. Results:The treatment of NSCLC using Chinese herbal compounds involved 231 prescriptions, 389 types of Chinese herbs, and 135 types of high-frequency Chinese herbs. Of these, Fritillaria cirrhosa, stir-baked fried Scutellariae, raw Os Draconis, Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, and Scutellaria barbata were the top five frequently prescribed Chinese herbs. Among the 39 types of drugs, heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs and qi-tonifying drugs were the leading. Cold,warm, flat, slightly cold, sweet, bitter, and pungent of four properties and five tastes and the meridians of lung, spleen, and stomach were most commonly selected. Factor analysis extracted 12 common factors, and the cumulative contribution rate was 65.595%, which mainly contained tonifying qi and blood;tonifying yin, clearing away heat, and eliminating stagnation;tonifying the spleen, regulating qi, and eliminating phlegm.Forty drug groups were obtained by cluster analysis;a total of 63 association rules were obtained by association analysis. The pairs of Poria cocos→dried tangerine peel and fried Atractylodes macrocephala→dried tangerine peel were commonly used in NSCLC, while the three most frequent herb groups were raw Astragalus→fried A. macrocephala and Poria cocos;raw-medicated leaven→fried A. macrocephala and Poria cocos;and dried tangerine peel→fried A. macrocephala and Poria cocos. Conclusion:Lung cancer is mainly caused by qi stagnation,phlegm obstruction, phlegm, and blood stasis. Based on the principle of strengthening the body and dispelling pathogens, clinical treatment of NSCLC involves clearing heat and detoxifying, tonifying the spleen, regulating qi, eliminating phlegm to dispel pathogens, and tonifying qi and blood to strengthen the body.

Multi-disciplinary Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine——An Exploration

This paper discusses the present state of Tra- ditional Chinese Medicine being divided into three leading lines of thought, namely, the Clinical line, the Integration of Western and Chinese Medicine line and the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine line. It also describes the position of Tra- ditional Chinese Medicine being a medical science rich in philosophy and wisdom and a culture centred upon medical science and technology. It outlines the basic characteristic of Traditional Chinese Medicine being rooted in the ’ Holistic Theory’ and ’ Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment ’ and pointed out various flaws in methodology in Integra- tion of Western and Chinese Medicine research. It also stresses that in order to make fruitful progress in the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine, multi-discipline research in Traditional Chinese Medicine should be made on a thoroughly under- standing of the basic methodology of Traditional Chi- nese Medicine and follow its established principles.

Green Therapy of Cancer:A Promising Grope for Anticancer Strategy by Modern Chinese Medicine

In 2003, a 61-year old highly respected director of the Surgery Department of Dongfang Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University of Chinese Medicine was diagnosed as advanced lung cancer, moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, coverinqmore than two thirds of the thoracic aorta, multiple mediastinal nodal metastases, pleural effusion ＂Only 3 months could be expected＂, a cruel fact came out after deliberation of many seasoned medical specialists. In the whole career of this surgery professor, he used the lancet as his weapon to save lives. But this time after weighing the pros and cons again and again, he required a ＂tender＂ plan with no lancet.

Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Modern Science is the Way Forward

On behalf of the editorial team of World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine(WJTCM),we would like to convey our sincere gratitude to the great efforts of our editorial board members,referees,authors,readers and all the warmhearted supporters to contribute for the journal growth in the first year of its release in 2015.