Western Medical Treatment Research Articles

Serum metabolomics probes the molecular mechanism of action of acupuncture on metabolic pathways related to glucose metabolism in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome-related obesity.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine syndrome, and obesity is the most common clinical manifestation. Acupuncture is effective in treating PCOS, but the differences in the biological mechanisms of acupuncture therapy and Western medicine treatment have not been determined. Thus, the purpose of this study was to find glucose metabolism-related pathways in acupuncture treatment and differentiate them from Western medical treatment. Sixty patients with PCOS-related obesity were randomly distributed into three groups: patients receiving (1) acupuncture treatment alone, (2) conventional Western medicine treatment, and (3) acupuncture combined with Western medicine treatment. A targeted metabolomics approach was used to identify small molecules and metabolites related to glucose metabolism in the serum of each group, and ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to analyze different metabolic fractions. The results showed acupuncture treatment modulates the activity of citric and succinic acids in the tricarboxylic acid cycle, regulates glycolytic and gluconeogenesis pathways, and improves the levels of sex hormones and energy metabolism. The intervention effects on the metabolic pathways were different between patients receiving combination therapy and patients receiving acupuncture therapy alone, suggesting that the dominant modulatory effect of Western drugs may largely conceal the efficacy of acupuncture intervention.

Acupoint Application Combined with Acupoint Massage for Treating Constipation in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common and frequent disease in elderly patients, with a tendency for progressive exacerbation. Constipation that reduces the quality of life and triggers the risk of diseases is a common concomitant symptom in patients with COPD. Currently, western medical treatment does not achieve the desired results for patients. A high recurrence rate accompanies it, whereas traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history and rich experience in treating chronic diseases. Both acupoint application and acupoint massage are characteristic therapies of TCM, with minor side effects, high safety, simple operation, and outstanding advantages. They are effective in treating constipation for patients with COPD and are considered an ideal alternative therapy for patients with chronic constipation. The purpose of this article is to introduce the method of acupoint application combined with acupoint massage for the treatment of constipation in patients with COPD, including the selection of points, items, treatment time, and operation procedure.

Effects of acupuncture on hemorrhagic transformation and motor function in stroke patients after intravenous thrombolysis with rt-PA: a prospective cohort study

To observe the effects of the Xingnao Kaiqiao (regaining consciousness and opening orifices) acupuncture on hemorrhagic transformation and limb motor function after intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) in stroke patients. A total of 130 stroke patients after rt-PA thrombolytic were divided into an acupuncture group (58 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a non-acupuncture group (72 cases, 7 cases dropped off) according to whether they received acupuncture treatment. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to match each group, with 38 patients in each group. The patients in the non-acupuncture group received rt-PA thrombolytic therapy and western medical basic treatment. In addition to the basic treatment, the patients in the acupuncture group received Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture at Shuigou (GV 26), bilateral Neiguan (PC 6), and ipsilateral Sanyinjiao (SP 6), Chize (LU 5), once a day for 14 days. The incidence of hemorrhagic transformation within 30 days after onset was compared between the two groups. The Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) score and activities of daily living (ADL) score were observed at baseline and 30 days, 6 months, 1 year after onset in the two groups. The disability rate at 6 months and 1 year after onset was recorded, and safety was evaluated in both groups. The incidence of hemorrhagic transformation in the acupuncture group was 5.3% (2/38), which was lower than 21.1% (8/38) in the non-acupuncture group (P<0.05). At 30 days, 6 month, and 1 year after onset, the FMA and ADL scores of both groups were higher than those at baseline (P<0.01), and the scores in the acupuncture group were higher than those in the non-acupuncture group (P<0.01). The disability rate in the acupuncture group at 1 year after onset was 10.5% (4/38), which was lower than 28.9% (11/38) in the non-acupuncture group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse events between the two groups (P>0.05). The Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture method could reduce the incidence of hemorrhagic transformation in stroke patients after intravenous thrombolysis with rt-PA, improve their motor function and daily living ability, and reduce the long-term disability rate.

Integrated Chinese and Western medicine for stable angina pectoris of coronary heart disease: a real-world study including 690 patients.

We aimed to evaluate the effects of integrated Chinese and Western medical therapeutic modalities on clinical prognosis in a population with stable angina pectoris (SAP) of coronary heart disease (CHD). In a prospective cohort study, 732 patients with SAP of CHD hospitalized in the Integrated Cardiology Unit of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital From October 2020 to October 2021 were included. The patients were divided into integrated treatment and conventional treatment groups according to whether they had been taking Chinese medicine for more than 6 months per year. The occurrence of composite cardiovascular events (CVEs), including cardiac death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, revascularization, stroke, all-cause death, and readmission due to angina attack, heart failure, or malignant arrhythmia, was recorded during follow-up. The effects of different treatment modalities on prognosis were evaluated using univariate and multifactorial logistic regression. Logistic regression models were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. In sensitivity analysis, the correlation between treatment modality and outcome events was corrected by rematching the two groups of patients using the propensity score matching (PSM) method. The data from 690 patients were included in the analysis, with 327 patients in the integrated treatment group and 363 patients in the conventional treatment group. CVEs occurred in 19 patients (5.8%) in the integrated treatment group and 37 patients (10.2%) in the conventional treatment group. The proportion of outcome events was significantly lower in the combination treatment group than in the conventional treatment group (P = 0.037). Covariate correction by multimodal multifactorial logistic regression revealed a lower risk of CVEs in patients receiving integrated therapy compared with conventional therapy (OR = 0.246, 95% CI = 0.097-0.622, P = 0.003). Moreover, a history of renal insufficiency (OR = 3.991, 95% CI = 1.164-13.684, P = 0.028) and a higher Gensini score (OR = 1.039, 95% CI = 1.028-1.050, P < 0.001) were risk factors for the development of CVEs. Model evaluation showed that C-statistic = 0.955 and area under the ROC curve (AUC) = 0.955. After PSM correction, the results still showed that integrated Chinese and Western medical treatment reduced the occurrence of CVEs in patients compared with Western treatment alone (OR = 0.339, 95% CI = 0.131-0.874, P = 0.025). Integrated treatment based on Chinese and Western medicine might improve the prognosis and reduce the risk of CVEs in this disease population. China Clinical Trials Registry, ChiCTR1800017891, Registered 20 August 2018, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj = 30170.

Meta-analysis of the efficacy of combined Chinese and Western medical treatment versus western medical treatment alone on pit viper bites

ABSTRACT This paper uses Meta-analysis to explore the differences in the clinical efficacy of combined Chinese and Western medical treatment of pit viper bites versus Western medicine alone. By searching English databases (PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library) and Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang and VIP), we collected original studies related to this problem. After data extraction, meta-analysis was performed using 5.2–0 in R language. In this study, a total of 7891 patients with pit viper bites were included in 9 studies. Combined Chinese and Western medicine treatment may be superior to Western medicine treatment alone with an OR of 5.30 and 95% CI of 3.90–7.21. The combined treatment of Chinese and Western medicine has better clinical results in the recovery of local symptoms in patients with pit viper bites and is more effective than conventional Western medicine alone.

The efficacy and safety of acupuncture and moxibustion for breast cancer lymphedema: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Breast cancer lymphedema (BCL) is one of the most common complications of breast cancer. Common western medical treatments for BCL, such as western medicine and lymphatic drainage, are ineffective, and recurrence may easily occur, making treatment more challenging and placing a heavier burden on patients. Acupuncture therapy is commonly used to treat BCL in China, and there are many acupuncture therapies, including acupuncture, moxibustion, and the combination of acupuncture and moxibustion. Given the difference in operation difficulty, efficacy and safety of these acupuncture types, how to the most effective therapy is controversial. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of different acupuncture and moxibustion methods, so as to provide guidance for clinical practice. The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, VIP, and SinoMed databases were searched to September 30, 2022. Participants were diagnosed with BCL. Acupuncture was used in the intervention group, and other acupuncture were used in the control group. Outcomes included arm circumference, visual analogue scale (VAS), and safety evaluation. Risk of Bias Assessment Tool 2 (ROB2) was used to assess the risk of bias, Stata 16 was used for network meta-analysis. A total of 7 studies were included, with 422 patients. The interventions included fire acupuncture, acupuncture (face), moxa-moxibustion, heat-sensitive moxibustion, moxibustion [traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)], acupuncture combine with moxibustion, acupoint application. The risk of overall bias was low or some concerns. The meta-analysis showed that: (I) arm circumference: acupuncture combined with moxibustion was superior to acupoint application [mean difference (MD) =-0.54; 95% confidence interval (CI): (-0.67, -0.41); P<0.05]. The surface under the cumulative ranking probability area (SUCRA) ranking results showed that acupuncture combined with moxibustion may be the optimal method. (II) VAS: acupuncture (face) was more effective than acupuncture (body) [MD =-0.85; 95% CI: (-1.09, -0.61); P<0.01]. The SUCRA ranking results showed that acupuncture (face) had the best effect. Based on the current evidence, acupuncture and moxibustion is of great efficacy and safety for the treatment of BCL. Acupuncture combined with moxibustion is the most effective in reducing the arm circumference, and acupuncture (face) is of the greatest analgesic effect.

Research progress in Chinese and Western medicine for vestibular migraine

Vestibular migraine (VM) is a genetically predisposed disorder in which recurrent dizziness or vertigo, with or without headache, is the main clinical manifestation. It is one of the main causes of recurrent vertigo, with a predominance of middle-aged women. Its pathogenesis is not fully understood, and there are no authoritative treatment guidelines, and it is mostly managed in the same way as migraine. In order to further clarify the progress of Chinese and Western medical treatment of vestibular migraine, we have integrated the current relevant literature and presented it in the context of Chinese and Western medical understanding and treatment in order to provide reference for subsequent clinical treatment and research.

Progress in the Study of Postoperative Constipation of Mixed Hemorrhoids in Chinese and Western Medical Treatment

Progress in the Study of Postoperative Constipation of Mixed Hemorrhoids in Chinese and Western Medical Treatment

Advantages of Combined Chinese and Western Medicine in Treating Liver Cancer

Primary liver cancer (abbreviated as hepatocellular carcinoma) is a malignant tumor occurring from intrahepatic bile duct cells or hepatocytes, which is one of the common malignant tumors in China. Early stage liver cancer is mainly treated by surgery, interventional therapy, local ablation therapy, immunotherapy, etc. However, most liver cancers are already in the middle and late stages when diagnosed, and western medical treatment has certain limitations; but at the same time, Chinese medicine treatment has certain advantages, which can improve postoperative status, enhance patients' immunity, improve patients' systemic symptoms, and help improve life quality. In this paper, we review the advantages of Western medical treatment combined with TCM in the treatment of primary hepatocellular carcinoma.

Progress of research on the treatment of constipation from dietary intervention

Nowadays, with the change in living conditions and the adjustment of dietary structure, together with the influence of psycho-spiritual and social factors, the incidence of constipation has (year by year) increased ^[1], which has seriously affected people's quality of life. There are various Chinese and Western medical diagnostic and treatment methods for constipation of different etiologies, and research on the prevention and treatment of constipation by dietary interventions has become a hot topic not infrequently. Therefore, this paper integrates and summarizes the relevant literature in recent years through the theoretical studies on the role of dietary intervention in constipation and its specific clinical applications, and briefly describes some theoretical and practical experiences and guidance on dietary intervention in constipation, providing new ideas and reference bases for the modern application of dietary intervention in the diagnosis and treatment of constipation.

건강보험심사평가원 환자표본 데이터 분석을 통한 한의 의료 이용 요추 수술 환자의 탐색적 성과 분석

Objectives This study aimed to analyze the medical utilization of low back pain (LBP) patients after back surgery and estimate the medical costs of Korean and Western medicine collaborative treatment, odds ratio, and hazard ratio between the two groups using the 2019 Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service-National Patient Sample (HIRA-NPS-2019). Methods Data management and descriptive analysis, logistic regression, and survival analysis were conducted for defining and estimating the LBP patients after back surgery in the NPS 2019 dataset. Results A total of 216,424 patients out of 991,189 were identified as having LBP. Among the patients with LBP, 1,734 were treated with surgery while 214,690 were not. Among those who had surgery, 937 were treated with conventional treatments only and 797 underwent Korean medicine treatments. The odds ratio of the logistic regression analysis was 0.7129, suggesting that Korean medical treatment experience group had a 28.7% lower risk of reoperation than the Western medical treatments only group. The hazard ratio of the survival analysis was 0.9145; thus, the risk probability of reoperation was estimated to be approximately 8.55% lower. The 50% risk of reoperation was 69 days (0.5044) for the conventional group, and 97 days (0.5008) for the Korean medical group in the survival analysis using the Kaplan-Meier graph. Conclusions These results could be utilized in future studies in conducting economic evaluation for estimating cost-effectiveness of Western medicine and Korean medicine treatment compared to Western medicine alone in LBP patients after back surgery in a South Korean perspective. mended and should be applied while taking the necessary precautions.

Analysis on the gastrointestinal motility disorder of gastroesophageal reflux disease and the mechanism of acupuncture-moxibustion from the perspective of autonomic nervous system

From the perspective of autonomic nervous system, this paper analyzes the mechanism, current western medicine treatment methods and acupuncture-moxibustion treatment mechanism of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is believed that the main cause of GERD is that the gastric acid goes to the wrong place due to gastrointestinal motility disorder, which belongs to "acid dislocation". At present, western medical treatment cannot effectively target the pathogenesis of the disease, and its effect is limited. Acupuncture-moxibustion could regulate the neuroendocrine immune network to regulate the function of autonomic nerve, restore the power of digestive tract to treat GERD, which is worthy of further research.

A Survey on Korean Medicine Doctors’ Recognition and Treatment for Developing Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline of Female Infertility

Objectives: This study was conducted to develop a Korean Medicine(KM) Clinical Practice Guidelines(CPG) of female infertility. We conducted this questionnaire survey to reflect the experiences of Korean Medicine doctors(KMD) and clinical field in Korea.Method: We sent a questionnaire survey to KMD belonging to the Association of Korean Medicine by e-mail. We received 665 responds, and analyzed the answers.Results: 51.2% of respondents knew the previously developed CPG of female infertility, and 18.3% actually used. 83.3% agreed about the necessity of CPG of female infertility, and 80.3% had practical use plan. 90.2% of respondents treated less than 5 infertility woman for a month. 22.7% of respondents treated 50% of patients with collaborative treatment of KM and Western medical treatments. The main age group of patients was ‘35~40 years’(54.7%), and the most common cause was unexplained infertility(61.7%). The most common pattern identification of female infertility patients was Kidney deficiency(55.4%). KMD used 'a combination of decoction of herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion treatment' the most(43%), and 'a decoction of herbal medicine treatment alone' was next(35%). 84.2% conducted lifestyle modification education about diet, stress, exercise etc.Conclusion: We figured out Korean Medicine doctors' recognition about CPG of female infertility, preference of treatments, and also characteristics of patients visiting Korean Medical clinics to make a practical CPG reflecting clinical situation.

Effect of panlong needling at Jiaji (EX-B 2) on motor dysfunction in patients with Parkinson's disease of liver and kidney deficiency: a randomized controlled trial

To compare the curative effect of panlong needling at Jiaji (EX-B 2) combined with western medication and western medication alone on motor dysfunction in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) of liver and kidney deficiency. A total of 98 patients with PD were randomly divided into an acupuncture and medication group (49 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a western medication group (49 cases,1 case was removed). The patients in the western medication group were given oral of levodopa and benserazide hydrochloride tablets, 125 mg each time, three times a day in the 1st week, and the dose was increased according to the needs of the patients' condition from the 2nd week until 250 mg each time, three times a day, for 16 consecutive weeks. On the basis of the same western medication treatment as the western medication group, panlong needling was applied at Jiaji (EX-B 2) from C2 to L5 in the acupuncture and medication group, once a day, 20 times as a course of treatment, for 4 consecutive courses. The scores of unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS-Ⅲ, UPDRS-Ⅳ), TCM symptoms score, and 39-item Parkinson's disease questionnaire (PDQ-39) score were evaluated before treatment, after treatment and during follow-up of 1 month after treatment, respectively. The safety of the two groups was compared. After treatment and during follow-up, except the PDQ-39 score of the western medication group, the scores of UPDRS-Ⅲ, UPDRS-Ⅳ, TCM syndrome and PDQ-39 were lower than those before treatment in the two groups (P<0.05), and the scores of above indexes in the acupuncture and medication group were lower than those of the western medication group (P<0.05). The total incidence of adverse reactions in the acupuncture and medication group was 10.4% (5/48), which was lower than 29.2% (14/48) in the western medication group (P<0.05). Panlong needling at Jiaji (EX-B 2) combined with western medication could significantly improve the motor dysfunction and clinical symptoms, improve the quality of life and has high safety, and the efficacy is superior to western medication alone.

Effects of Gegen Qinlian Decoction combined with Chinese herbal hot package on the expression of PCT, CRP and IL-6 in patients with acute gastroenteritis.

This study was carried out to investigate the clinical efficacy of Gegen Qinlian Decoction combined with a Chinese herbal hot package in the treatment of acute gastroenteritis (AGE), and to analyze the effects on serum PCT, CRP and IL-6 levels. For this purpose, 100 patients with AGE admitted to the hospital from January 2019 to January 2022 were selected for the study and randomly divided into observation and control groups, with 50 cases in each group. Patients in the control group were given conventional Western medical treatment, while patients in the observation group were treated with Gegen Qinlian Decoction combined with a Chinese herbal hot package on this basis. The clinical efficacy, symptom relief time, main symptom scores and serum PCT, CRP and IL-6 levels before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. Results showed that the total effective rate of patients in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the disappearance time of diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and vomiting was significantly shorter in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the stool properties, number of stools and abdominal pain symptom scores of patients in both groups were lower than those before treatment, and the symptom scores of patients in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). The PCT, CRP and IL-6 levels of patients in both groups were significantly lower after treatment than before treatment, and the PCT, CRP and IL-6 levels of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). It was concluded that the clinical efficacy of Gegen Qinlian Decoction combined with Chinese herbal hot package in the treatment of AGE is remarkable, which can effectively improve the clinical symptoms and reduce the inflammatory reaction of patients and is worthy of clinical promotion.

Clinical Efficacy of Adjuvant Treatment of Primary Nephrotic Syndrome in Pediatric Patients with Chinese Medicine.

Objective Current study aimed to investigate the benefits of adjuvant therapy with traditional Chinese medicine on the pediatric primary nephrotic syndrome. Methods A total of 455 patients with PNS admitted to our hospital from January 2010 to January 2019 were divided into the traditional Chinese medicine group (n = 217) and the control group (n = 238). The control group received conventional Western medical treatment, and the traditional Chinese medicine group was treated with traditional Chinese medicine supplemented with Western medical treatment. The differences in remission rate, recurrence rate, and recurrence-free survival between the two groups were evaluated. Results The differences in clinical parameters between the two groups were not statistically significant. Compared with the control group, adjuvant treatment with traditional Chinese medicine increased the clinical remission rate (p=0.037), decreased the relapse rate (p=0.015), prolonged relapse-free survival (p ≤ 0.01), and was an independent protective factor for relapse-free survival in children with PNS (HR = 0.55, 95% CI 0.49–0.63, p ≤ 0.01). In a subgroup analysis of the traditional Chinese medicine formulations, Yuebi Jiazhu Tang, Ganlu Xiaodu Dan, and Yupingfeng granules significantly reduced the risk of recurrence in children (p ≤ 0.01, p ≤ 0.01, p=0.003). Conclusion Adjuvant treatment of pediatric primary nephrotic syndrome with traditional Chinese medicine could benefit the children.

Efficacy and Safety of "Bushen Huoxue Therapy"-Based Combined Chinese and Western Medicine Treatment for Diabetic Kidney Disease: an Updated Meta-Analysis of 2105 Patients.

Background Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the most important cause of the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and the main cause of renal replacement therapy. Excessive inflammatory response and renal fibrosis are the keys to the development of this disease, and the conventional Western medical treatment is difficult to achieve and obtain long-term stable clinical results in all patients with DKD. Many studies have shown that Chinese medicine as a complementary and alternative medicine may be another therapeutic option to mitigate the progression of DKD to ESRD. In recent years, many doctors have used the Bushen Huoxue therapy to assist Western medicine in the treatment of the disease and have achieved certain clinical effects. However, most of the current studies are small sample studies, and there is no evidence-based confirmation. Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Bushen Huoxue therapy combined with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of DKD. Methods A comprehensive search of literature databases such as CNKI, Wanfang, Pubmed, and Cochrane Library was conducted. The screening condition was that the control group was treated with conventional Western medicine and the experimental group was treated with Bushen Huoxue therapy's RCT on top of the control group, and the RCTs were published from January 2011 to October 2021. The Cochrane risk bias assessment tool was used for literature quality evaluation, and RevMan 5.3 software was used for statistical analysis. Results A total of 23 RCTs were finally included, with a total of 2,105 patients. Meta-analysis results show that the experimental group can effectively improve the clinical efficacy (RR = 1.28, 95% CI (1.22, 1.34), P < 0.01), significantly reduce Crea (SMD = −0.45, 95% CI (−0.57, −0.33), P < 0.01), 24 h UTP (SMD = −0.57, 95% CI (−0.69, −0.45), P < 0.01), BUN (SMD = −0.36, 95%CI (−0.48, −0.24), P < 0.01), UAER (SMD = −1.58, 95% CI (−1.78, −1.37), P < 0.01), and blood sugar, and have certain medication safety (RR = 0.00, 95% CI (−0.03, 0.03), P=0.87). Conclusions Chinese medicine based on the Bushen Huoxue therapy has a good clinical effect in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease and has certain safety. However, due to the limitation of the quality and quantity of the included literature, the above conclusion still needs more rational experiments to further verify.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment and Sports Rehabilitation of Sports Dance Athlete's Waist Injury.

The issue of sports injury and rehabilitation has been a hot topic in competitive sports. With the continuous development of sports dance sports requirements and competition system, the competition is becoming increasingly fierce and the special technical requirements are more stringent; it can easily cause eye damage. Traditional Chinese medicine clinics often use Chinese medicine internal treatment, external Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage, cupping, scraping, exercise, and other treatment methods to treat waist injuries, which have the characteristics of significant curative effect, small side effects, and being not easy to relapse. It plays an important role in the recovery and treatment of athletes, allowing athletes to better repair, reduce physical discomfort, and achieve better results. The increase in training difficulty and intensity leads to more frequent sports injuries, so the recovery of athletes after injury is particularly important. Based on the above background, the purpose of this article was to study the traditional Chinese and Western medical treatment and sports rehabilitation for waist injuries of sports dance athletes. This article analyzes the technical problems existing in the training process of sports dance athletes from the perspective of sports training, and analyzes the nature of sports dance athletes' waist injuries and the causes of injuries. In this article, 45 sports dance athletes were randomly divided into three groups: traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and Western medicine. Patients treated with the optimized combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine were regarded as the traditional Chinese and Western medicine group. The clinical symptoms, limb circumference, waist function rehabilitation, and overall efficacy of the three groups were observed. At the same time, changes in physical examination indicators before and after treatment were observed to evaluate the safety of the treatment. The experimental results showed that the total effective rate of the Chinese and Western medicine group was 95%, the total effective rate of the Chinese medicine group was 84%, and the total effective rate of the Western medicine group was 90%. The symptoms and waist injuries of the three groups were improved to varying degrees. The results of this experiment provide a reference for protecting the physical health and scientific training of athletes, and also provide training ideas and methods for coaches and scientific and medical personnel.

Progress in Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Premature Ovarian Failure

Premature ovarian failure has directly or indirectly caused unspeakable physical and mental suffering to many women because of its increasing incidence. People of all ethnic groups in the world are actively seeking the best method, but the results are only basically satisfactory. As far as treatment is concerned, Chinese and Western medical treatments have their own advantages and disadvantages. However, because of the variety of syndrome types in traditional Chinese medicine, there are many descriptions of a single disease syndrome, and there are few systematic generalizations and classifications. Therefore, the experience of traditional chinese medicine in the treatment of premature ovarian failure in recent 10 years is classified and summarized. Traditional chinese medicine believes that the root cause of premature ovarian failure is the disorder of viscera, and the pathological sign is phlegm dampness and blood stasis. Therefore, the treatment should be based on kidney, syndrome differentiation and treatment of multiple viscera, taking into account phlegm dampness and blood stasis, combined with periodic therapy and acupuncture treatment, striving to nourish the kidney, regulate the heart, liver, spleen and lungs, and smooth phlegm dampness and blood stasis, so as to achieve the effect of prevention and treatment.

Concussion treatment through Baria zasal: An exploration of Traditional Mongolian Medicine

There is no specific treatment for concussion in modern medicine; existing treatments are limited to resting and restoring cognition. For Mongolians, seeking concussion treatment from a bariachi, an advanced practitioner of the baria zasal traditional massage therapy, is very common. The baria zasal technique has been passed down the generations for millions of years, keeping with the Mongolian nomadic culture and way of life. However, this Mongolian treatment is little known or researched internationally. Due to the lack of literature on this subject, conducting a meta-analysis or systematic review was impossible. We reviewed the literature published in Mongolian about this technique. We also searched articles published from 1 January 1921 to 20 June 2021 in PubMed using "concussion", "baria zasal", and "Bariachi" keywords. Although informal observation indicates this is a commonly sought treatment among patients, there are very few published scientific articles about the practice outside the realm of cultural anthropology. This may be due to a few reasons: the informal, semi-religious setting in which the treatment takes place makes it difficult to conduct scientific field research; concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, making it impossible to identify changes in the brain as a result of the treatment using imaging methods and therefore difficult to verify; and lastly, baria zasal is generally uncontested as a treatment even by Mongolian medical professionals, therefore it has not been the subject of empirical debate. Moreover, it is not classified under a specific system, each bariachi having its technique. As bariachis do not receive formal training, their treatments often depend on instincts, natural talents, and personal abilities. Therefore, it is recommended to study the techniques of baria zasal of concussion to explain its enduring popularity in Mongolia and to ascertain how it interacts with standard western medical treatment.