A minireview of the medicinal and edible insects from the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). [PDF]
Entomoceuticals define a subset of pharmaceuticals derived from insects. The therapeutic effect of insect-derived drugs has been empirically validated by the direct use of various folk medicines originating from three sources in particular: the glandular
Zhang E +7 more
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Effect of traditional chinese medicine (TCM) and its fermentation using Lactobacillus plantarum on ceftriaxone sodium-induced dysbacteriotic diarrhea in mice. [PDF]
Background Buzhongyiqi decoction (BD), Sijunzi decoction (SD), and Shenlingbaizhu decoction (SHD) have been extensively used clinically for the treatment of diseases caused by spleen-Qi deficiency and microbial fermentation has historically been utilized
Guo X +6 more
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Real-World Evidence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Treatment on Cancer: A Literature-Based Review. [PDF]
While randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for evidence-based medicine, they do not always reflect the real condition of patients in the real-world setting, which limits their generalizability and external validity.
Peng L +5 more
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Phototoxicity of traditional chinese medicine (TCM). [PDF]
Abstract Phototoxicity can cause toxic responses such as edemas and lesions, and is one of the severe adverse effects that largely limit the use of these phototoxic drugs. Some traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) and their constituents have been reported to be phototoxic.
Li X, An R, Liang K, Wang X, You L.
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Dominant diseases of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) [PDF]
Jianjian Wang +7 more
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Professionalism in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners: a qualitative study. [PDF]
Abstract Background Medical professionalism is important for establishing public trust in doctors. Its definition is culture-sensitive. However, no research has explored medical professionalism in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners. This study aims to (a) establish the domains of professionalism in TCM practitioners in Singapore, and to (
Kwan YH +8 more
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Predictors of the intention to use traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) using extended theory of planned behavior: a cross-sectional study among TCM users in Hong Kong. [PDF]
Background Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine are available and have a long history in Hong Kong. Little is known on the intention to use TCM in Hong Kong.
Ng TKC, Lo MF, Fong BYF, Yee HHL.
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The gene expression profiles in response to 102 traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) components: a general template for research on TCMs [PDF]
Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have important therapeutic value in long-term clinical practice. However, because TCMs contain diverse ingredients and have complex effects on the human body, the molecular mechanisms of TCMs are poorly understood. In
Chao Lv +10 more
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Differential clinical characteristics across traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Syndromes in patients with sickle cell disease. [PDF]
Wang Y +5 more
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Methodological Aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
The efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is less well-established than many believe and needs to be more firmly established through clinical trials. Such studies should adhere to the currently accepted standards. When planning and conducting clinical trials, one encounters numerous logistical and methodological problems.
E. Ernst
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