Traditional medicine : new research /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Motoo, Yoshiharu
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hauppauge, N.Y. : Lancaster : Nova Science ; Gazelle [distributor], 2012.
Colección:Public health in the 21st century series.
Temas:
Traditional medicine.
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychotherapy > General.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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