This editorial is based on the network pharmacology and in vivo study by Qin et al,which investigated the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Panax ginseng(P.ginseng)in ulcerative colitis.The key findings from the stu...This editorial is based on the network pharmacology and in vivo study by Qin et al,which investigated the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Panax ginseng(P.ginseng)in ulcerative colitis.The key findings from the study included the identification of the targets of P.ginseng and ulcerative colitis,elucidation of mechanistic pathways,and in vivo validation of the pharmacological activity and therapeutic effect of panaxadiol,a key active component of P.ginseng.This editorial provides additional context regarding the evidence supporting the use of ginseng and other commonly used complementary therapies that clinicians may encounter.We also aim to highlight potential similarities between the mechanisms of popular complementary and conventional medical therapies.展开更多
Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)has always been a frustrating disability for families and no official effective medical interventions has been found to cure this disorder yet.With more attention from the general public b...Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)has always been a frustrating disability for families and no official effective medical interventions has been found to cure this disorder yet.With more attention from the general public both nationally and internationally,more and more families and therapists showed preference to implement complementary and alternative medical(CAM)therapies.This review aims to provide more information about potential CAM that has been applied and their effectiveness.展开更多
Being overweight and obese impacts health due to adiposity itself and illnesses it incurs,which produces individual and societal financial burdens.This urges effective interventions,including adjunct therapies.Acupunc...Being overweight and obese impacts health due to adiposity itself and illnesses it incurs,which produces individual and societal financial burdens.This urges effective interventions,including adjunct therapies.Acupuncture,a traditional Chinese medical practice,indicates positive signs for tackling these problems.Investigating 101 empirical human-based projects,this narrative review analyses their outcomes and then provides an overview of the effects of acupuncture in body weight reduction and obesity-induced diseases,either performed alone or with other approaches.It involves 15941 participants from 9-80 years old in China's Mainland,Taiwan,Turkey,Brazil,Egypt,Iran,Greece,Korea,Sudan,Thailand,and the USA.It also reveals practical implications and future research directions,benefiting the development of acupuncture in the modern medical arena for both patients and practitioners.展开更多
There are studies that have evidence for and are against to suggest that some of the complementary and alternative medicines （CAM） are effective against rheumatoid arthritis （RA）. However, there are no adequate st...There are studies that have evidence for and are against to suggest that some of the complementary and alternative medicines （CAM） are effective against rheumatoid arthritis （RA）. However, there are no adequate studies that have evaluated the role that can be played by CAM in the management of RA. A focused approach in defining the role and limitation as well as the possible adverse events and safety should help in integrating both CAM and mainstream treatment of RA. This review discussed the limitations in the available literature and the direction for future research, which can accelerate the defining role of CAM in RA.展开更多
There is renewed attention and greater focus on anxiety and sleep- related disturbances because of the high prevalence, complexity, and their health implications. The role of complementary and alternative medicine （...There is renewed attention and greater focus on anxiety and sleep- related disturbances because of the high prevalence, complexity, and their health implications. The role of complementary and alternative medicine （CAM）, which refers to therapeutic approaches that are ＂complementary to the end goals of decreasing illness and enhancing wellness, but are alternative to conventional medical treatment＂ is also increasingly recognized. In this review, we considered CAM approach to the management of anxiety and sleep disorders and discussed a few challenges associated with the effective integration of alternative therapy with conventional orthodox medical care展开更多
BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC),also known as chronic nonspecific UC,is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by diffuse colonic mucosal inflammation.The incidence and prevalence of UC have risen markedly,and ...BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC),also known as chronic nonspecific UC,is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by diffuse colonic mucosal inflammation.The incidence and prevalence of UC have risen markedly,and the disease seriously affects the quality of life of patients and imposes a great burden on the world health care infrastructure and economy.CASE SUMMARY Case I describes a 34-year-old female who came to see a doctor because of repeated abdominal pain,diarrhoea and purulent blood for 2 mo.This patient had UC with an initial onset,an active stage and a wide range of lesions.After the poor effect of sulfasalazine and mesalazine,the patient’s condition gradually deteriorated,her abdominal pain and bloody stools continued,and anemia occurred.She began treatment with the Chinese medicine Guizhi Dahuang decoction,which was taken orally twice a day,200 mL each time.After 6 mo of treatment,abdominal pain,diarrhoea,bloody stool and other symptoms disappeared.No abnormality was found by repeat electronic enteroscopye,and the anemia was corrected.The patient’s condition did not recur after nearly 4 years of follow-up.CONCLUSION A series of symptoms in this UC patient significantly improved with the administration of traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
文摘This editorial is based on the network pharmacology and in vivo study by Qin et al,which investigated the potential therapeutic mechanisms of Panax ginseng(P.ginseng)in ulcerative colitis.The key findings from the study included the identification of the targets of P.ginseng and ulcerative colitis,elucidation of mechanistic pathways,and in vivo validation of the pharmacological activity and therapeutic effect of panaxadiol,a key active component of P.ginseng.This editorial provides additional context regarding the evidence supporting the use of ginseng and other commonly used complementary therapies that clinicians may encounter.We also aim to highlight potential similarities between the mechanisms of popular complementary and conventional medical therapies.
文摘Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)has always been a frustrating disability for families and no official effective medical interventions has been found to cure this disorder yet.With more attention from the general public both nationally and internationally,more and more families and therapists showed preference to implement complementary and alternative medical(CAM)therapies.This review aims to provide more information about potential CAM that has been applied and their effectiveness.
文摘Being overweight and obese impacts health due to adiposity itself and illnesses it incurs,which produces individual and societal financial burdens.This urges effective interventions,including adjunct therapies.Acupuncture,a traditional Chinese medical practice,indicates positive signs for tackling these problems.Investigating 101 empirical human-based projects,this narrative review analyses their outcomes and then provides an overview of the effects of acupuncture in body weight reduction and obesity-induced diseases,either performed alone or with other approaches.It involves 15941 participants from 9-80 years old in China's Mainland,Taiwan,Turkey,Brazil,Egypt,Iran,Greece,Korea,Sudan,Thailand,and the USA.It also reveals practical implications and future research directions,benefiting the development of acupuncture in the modern medical arena for both patients and practitioners.
文摘There are studies that have evidence for and are against to suggest that some of the complementary and alternative medicines （CAM） are effective against rheumatoid arthritis （RA）. However, there are no adequate studies that have evaluated the role that can be played by CAM in the management of RA. A focused approach in defining the role and limitation as well as the possible adverse events and safety should help in integrating both CAM and mainstream treatment of RA. This review discussed the limitations in the available literature and the direction for future research, which can accelerate the defining role of CAM in RA.
文摘There is renewed attention and greater focus on anxiety and sleep- related disturbances because of the high prevalence, complexity, and their health implications. The role of complementary and alternative medicine （CAM）, which refers to therapeutic approaches that are ＂complementary to the end goals of decreasing illness and enhancing wellness, but are alternative to conventional medical treatment＂ is also increasingly recognized. In this review, we considered CAM approach to the management of anxiety and sleep disorders and discussed a few challenges associated with the effective integration of alternative therapy with conventional orthodox medical care
基金Supported by Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China,No.LQ20H270010。
文摘BACKGROUND Ulcerative colitis(UC),also known as chronic nonspecific UC,is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by diffuse colonic mucosal inflammation.The incidence and prevalence of UC have risen markedly,and the disease seriously affects the quality of life of patients and imposes a great burden on the world health care infrastructure and economy.CASE SUMMARY Case I describes a 34-year-old female who came to see a doctor because of repeated abdominal pain,diarrhoea and purulent blood for 2 mo.This patient had UC with an initial onset,an active stage and a wide range of lesions.After the poor effect of sulfasalazine and mesalazine,the patient’s condition gradually deteriorated,her abdominal pain and bloody stools continued,and anemia occurred.She began treatment with the Chinese medicine Guizhi Dahuang decoction,which was taken orally twice a day,200 mL each time.After 6 mo of treatment,abdominal pain,diarrhoea,bloody stool and other symptoms disappeared.No abnormality was found by repeat electronic enteroscopye,and the anemia was corrected.The patient’s condition did not recur after nearly 4 years of follow-up.CONCLUSION A series of symptoms in this UC patient significantly improved with the administration of traditional Chinese medicine.
