Traditional medicine : new research /
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| Imprint: | Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science ; Lancaster : Gazelle [distributor], 2012. |
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| Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Medical procedures, testing and technology Public health in the 21st century Public health in the 21st century series. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11180011 |
Table of Contents:
- TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: NEW RESEARCH
- TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: NEW RESEARCH
- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Kampo for Cancer Care: Significance as Supportive Measures
- Abstract
- Introduction
- 1. Chemotherapy-induced Nausea,Vomiting, and Anorexia
- 2. Chemotherapy-induced Diarrhea
- 3. Chemotherapy-induced Oral Mucositis
- 4. Bowel Obstruction/Constipation
- 5. Neuropathy
- 6. Vasomotor Symptoms Associatedwith Cancer Therapy
- 7. General Fatigue
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2: NEXIA as a Promising Non-toxicCancer Therapeutic Agentin Various Types of Cancer
- History
- Why NEXIA as an Oncology Drug?
- Chapter 3: Creating an Appropriate Modern Herbal Formula for the AdjuvantTreatment of Cancer
- Introduction
- Chinese Medicine and Cancer
- Experience at our Laboratory
- Experience on Clinical Applications
- A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparationas Supplements to Chemotherapy for Cancer
- A Clinical Trial Using a Herbal Formula as aSupplement to Radiotherapy for Cancer Patients
- A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparationas a Palliative Agent in the Treatmentof Multiple Bone Metastases
- A Clinical Trial Using Herbal Preparationas a Preventive Agent for Immuno-Support
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4: Suggestions for Changing Some FutureResearch Intentions and Directionsin the Field of Integrative Medicinein Cancer Care: From a TCM Clinicianand Theorist's Perspective
- Traditional Medicine Concepts Could not Havebeen Understood Better than TodayIs it a Paradox?
- The Ocean of Void and the Yuan Qi
- The San Jiao as a Phenomena
- Drawing a Meridian
- The Shao Yin and its "Treasures"
- Tao, Immunity, and the Mutation of Cell's DNA
- The Holy Temple in Jerusalemand Camouflage Phlegm
- Self induced Phlegmand the Formation of Tumors.
- Tears and Resins
- Incense, Sense of Smelling, and Evils Revealing
- Searching for the Biology of Tao
- Wind and the Ability to Make a Change
- The Earth Envelopes, Order, Chaos, and Wind
- The Separation Process of the EnvelopesMechanism and Colon Cancer
- Planning a New Medical Device Programmedto Diagnose and Treat the Reductionin Inter Envelope Gaps' Qi Output
- The Colon, Reign of Wind
- The Gall Bladder's Intelligence System,Lymphoma, and Leukemia
- The Gall Bladder and the Accumulation of Guilt
- The Rakia and the Cell's Membrane
- Epilogue
- References
- Chapter 5: Seeking Care from Traditional Healers(Mor boraan): Traditional Practicesin Southern Thailand
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Setting
- Methodology
- Results
- Traditional PracticePrior to Receiving Treatment
- Honouring the Healers when Recovered
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6: Traditional, Complementaryand Alternative Medicine (TCAM):A Review of Healing Practices outsidethe Formal Health Care System
- Global Utilization of Traditional, Complementaryand Alternative Medicine (TCAM)
- What Is TCAM?
- Satisfaction with TCAM
- Professional and Legalized TCAM
- Traditional Practitioner of TCAM:Traditional Healers
- Traditional Healers and their Co-operationwith the Health Care system
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7: Efficacy Evaluation of Kampo Medicinein a Mouse Model of ChronicFatigue Syndrome
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Main Themes
- Chapter 1. Efficacy of Hochuekkito for ImprovingExercise Capacity in a Mouse Modelof Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chapter 2. Effects of Chronic Fatigue Syndromeon the Central Nervous System
- Chapter 3. Brain Atrophy and Usefulnessof Hochuekkito in a Mouse Modelof Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- Chapter 4. Evaluation of NK Cell Activity andNeuronal Protection after Combined Treatmentwith Hochuekkito and Interferon-Gamma
- Overall Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8: Study of Traditional ChineseMedicine Syndrome Classificationin Hepatitis B and Liver Cirrhosis
- Abstract
- 1. Study on the Correlation between CYP1A2Genotypes and TCM Syndromes
- 2. Analysis of Differential Gene ExpressionProfiles in CHB Patients with Excessand Deficiency Syndromes
- 3. Study of Urine Metabolomics on TCMSyndrome Classification in Patientswith CHB-Caused Cirrhosis
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9: Mechanisms of Licorice-inducedPseudoaldosteronism, One of the MostCommon Side Effects of TraditionalJapanese Kampo Medicineand Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. What is Licorice-induced Pseudoaldosteronism?
- 3. The Past Findings about the DevelopingMechanisms of Licorice-inducedPseudoaldosteronism
- 4. Why Some Individuals Have 3mga in Bloodas a Metabolite of Licorice, and Others Do not?
- 5. Relationships betweenPseudoaldosteronism and 3MGA
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10: Gomisin N: A Herb-derived Compoundthat Enhances Death ReceptormediatedApoptosis of Cancer Cells
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Gomisin N
- Lignan Isolatatedfrom Schisandra chinensis
- Death Receptor-mediated Apoptosisin Cancer Cells
- TAK1 Regulates Two IndependentSurvival Pathways
- Gomisin N Enhances TNF-a-inducedApoptotic Responses
- Gomisin N Enhances TNF-a-inducedNF-kB Activation
- Effect of Gomisin N on TNF-a-inducedNon-canonical EGFR Pathway
- Gomisin N Enhances TRAIL-induced Apoptosis
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11: Clinical Risk Managementof Interactions between KampoMedicines and Western Medicines
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Risk Identification and Assessment.
- Development and Executionof Risk Reduction Strategies
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12: How Do Drug-Herb Interaction StudiesLead to Safer Traditional Medicine?
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 13: Pharmacoeconomic Evaluationson Kampo Medicine and Developmentof Structured Abstracts
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. EBM and Economic Evaluation
- 3. Main Features and Typesof the Economic Evaluation
- 4. Pharmacoeconomic Evaluationon Kampo Medicine
- 5. Review of Pharmacoeconomic Evaluationson Kampo medicine and Developmentof Structured Abstracts (SA)
- 6. Two Exemplary Structured Abstracts (SA)of Pharmacoeconomic Evaluationson Kampo Medicine
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14: Primo Vascular System
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- Cancer and Primo Vascular System
- Primo Microcell and Stem Cell
- 4. Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 15: A Sustainable Approach to TraditionalMedicine for a Future beyond theConflict with Nature Conservation
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Necessity of Ecological Sustainability
- 3. Case Studies
- 4. Consideration
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16: Have You Got Consent?An Overview of Human ResearchEthics for East Asian Medicine
- History of Human Research Ethics
- Ethical Issues for Human Research
- Four Principles of Human Research Ethics
- Ethical Issues for EAM Research
- Issues for Acupuncture Research
- Issues for Herbal Medicine Research
- The Way Forward
- References
- Appendix: Standard KampoFormula Nomenclature
- Introduction
- Index.