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The 27th volume of the Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine
series examines the management of people who are overweight and
obese with Chinese medicine using a 'whole evidence' approach.
Overweight and obesity are recognised as leading health concerns
worldwide. They have significant impacts on quality of life and
mortality and are associated with many complications and chronic
illnesses, including diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease,
hypertension, stroke and some cancers. Conventional medicine
understanding of weight gain, including common causes, diagnosis
and treatment are included, along with the Chinese medicine
conceptualisation of overweight and obesity.Evidence from clinical
studies is reviewed using internationally accepted scientific
methods. Systematic reviews describe the treatments used in
clinical studies, and analyse the effectiveness of Chinese herbal
medicines, acupuncture and related therapies, other Chinese
medicine therapies, and combinations of Chinese medicine therapies.
Experimental studies that describe the potential mechanisms of
action of key herbs are summarised. The final chapter synthesises
the current evidence and offers suggestions for contemporary
clinical practice and future research.This book is a handy desktop
reference for both clinicians and students of Chinese and
integrative medicine. It provides a comprehensive synthesis of both
traditional and contemporary knowledge that can inform clinical
decision-making.
Chronic Cough is the 20th volume of the Evidence-based Clinical
Chinese Medicine series. It provides a multi-faceted 'whole
evidence' analysis of the management of chronic cough, including
cough variant asthma, upper airways cough syndrome, and
gastroesophageal reflux disease in Chinese medicine. Evidence from
the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical
literature, the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental
studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised. The data from all
these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based summaries and
identity implications for the clinical practice of Chinese medicine
and for future research. This book can inform clinicians and
students in the fields of integrative medicine and Chinese medicine
regarding contemporary practice and the current evidence base for a
range of Chinese medicine therapies used in the management of
chronic cough, including herbal formulas and acupuncture
treatments, in order to assist clinicians in making evidence-based
decisions in patient care.Currently, Chinese medicine practitioners
who develop a special interest in a particular health condition,
such as chronic cough need to consult a diversity of resources to
expand their knowledge. Such sources typically included specialty
books and journal articles sourced from biomedical databases
published in Chinese and English. However, not all practitioners
have access to such sources to obtain information on the
evidence-based management of chronic cough. By providing all this
information in one handy, easy to use reference, this book allows
practitioners to focus on providing high quality health care, with
the knowledge it is based on the best available evidence.
This book presents an in-depth analysis using a 'whole evidence'
approach of Chinese medicine treatments for diabetic kidney
disease. It is the 10th volume in the Evidence-based Clinical
Chinese Medicine series and is an essential reference tool for
Chinese medicine practitioners interested in kidney diseases and
nephrology.The book provides a comprehensive description of
diabetic kidney disease from conventional medicine and Chinese
medicine. It includes a summary of Chinese medicine treatments used
in classical Chinese medicine books, as well as treatments that
have been verified in clinical studies.Written by internationally
recognized, well respected leaders in Chinese medicine, this book
is ideal for Chinese medicine practitioners and students who want
to keep up to date with the latest research to support their
clinical practice. Providing summaries of the classical and modern
literature in one book gives readers easy access to the evidence
that will ensure their clinical practice incorporates an
evidence-based approach.Chinese medicine treatments in the book
include herbal medicine, acupuncture and combinations of these
therapies. Treatment effects are described in terms of progression
of disease, change in kidney function, markers of kidney damage,
and indicators of risk factor control. Herbal formulas, herb
ingredients and acupuncture points are analysed and discussed in
relation to treatments described in clinical textbooks and
guidelines, clinical trials and those identified in classical
literature.
Chronic Cough is the 20th volume of the Evidence-based Clinical
Chinese Medicine series. It provides a multi-faceted 'whole
evidence' analysis of the management of chronic cough, including
cough variant asthma, upper airways cough syndrome, and
gastroesophageal reflux disease in Chinese medicine. Evidence from
the classical Chinese medicine literature, contemporary clinical
literature, the outcomes of clinical trials and experimental
studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised. The data from all
these sources are condensed to provide evidence-based summaries and
identity implications for the clinical practice of Chinese medicine
and for future research. This book can inform clinicians and
students in the fields of integrative medicine and Chinese medicine
regarding contemporary practice and the current evidence base for a
range of Chinese medicine therapies used in the management of
chronic cough, including herbal formulas and acupuncture
treatments, in order to assist clinicians in making evidence-based
decisions in patient care.Currently, Chinese medicine practitioners
who develop a special interest in a particular health condition,
such as chronic cough need to consult a diversity of resources to
expand their knowledge. Such sources typically included specialty
books and journal articles sourced from biomedical databases
published in Chinese and English. However, not all practitioners
have access to such sources to obtain information on the
evidence-based management of chronic cough. By providing all this
information in one handy, easy to use reference, this book allows
practitioners to focus on providing high quality health care, with
the knowledge it is based on the best available evidence.
Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine provides a 'whole
evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of insomnia.
Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature,
contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of clinical trials
and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised.
The data from all these sources are condensed to provide
evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and
guide future research.This book has been designed to be an easy
reference at the point of care. During a patient consultation,
Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book for guidance
on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific herbs, or
acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be confident
there is evidence which supports its use.Currently, Chinese
medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a
particular health condition such as insomnia have to consult a
variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use
the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory,
aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese
medicine management of insomnia. They search the electronic
literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if
any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the
clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the
skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese
medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments
that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this
information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference.
This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high
quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best
available evidence.
Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine provides a 'whole
evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of insomnia.
Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine literature,
contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of clinical trials
and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and synthesised.
The data from all these sources are condensed to provide
evidence-based statements which will inform clinical practice and
guide future research.This book has been designed to be an easy
reference at the point of care. During a patient consultation,
Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book for guidance
on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific herbs, or
acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be confident
there is evidence which supports its use.Currently, Chinese
medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a
particular health condition such as insomnia have to consult a
variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use
the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory,
aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese
medicine management of insomnia. They search the electronic
literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if
any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the
clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the
skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese
medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments
that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this
information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference.
This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high
quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best
available evidence.
Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine: Adult Asthma provides a
'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of
adult asthma. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine
literature, contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of
clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and
synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to
provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical
practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to
be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient
consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book
for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific
herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be
confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently,
Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a
particular health condition such as adult asthma have to consult a
variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use
the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory,
aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese
medicine management of adult asthma. They search the electronic
literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if
any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the
clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the
skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese
medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments
that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this
information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference.
This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high
quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best
available evidence.
Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine: Adult Asthma provides a
'whole evidence' analysis of the Chinese medicine management of
adult asthma. Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine
literature, contemporary clinical literature, the outcomes of
clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and
synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to
provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical
practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to
be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient
consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book
for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific
herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be
confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently,
Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a
particular health condition such as adult asthma have to consult a
variety of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use
the contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory,
aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese
medicine management of adult asthma. They search the electronic
literature to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if
any exist, to obtain assessments of the current state of the
clinical evidence for particular interventions. If they have the
skills and resources, they may search the classical Chinese
medicine literature for an historical perspective on treatments
that have stood the test of time.This book provides all of this
information for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference.
This allows practitioners to focus on their job of providing high
quality health care, with the knowledge it is based on the best
available evidence.
Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine: Vol. 1 Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease provides a 'whole evidence' analysis
of the Chinese medicine management of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine
literature, contemporary clinical literature, and the outcomes of
clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and
synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to
provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical
practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to
be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient
consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book
for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific
herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be
confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently,
Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a
particular health condition such as COPD have to consult a variety
of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use the
contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory,
aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese
medicine management of COPD. They search the electronic literature
to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if any exists,
to obtain assessments of the current state of the clinical evidence
for particular interventions. If they have the skills and
resources, they may search the classical Chinese medicine
literature for an historical perspective on treatments that have
stood the test of time.This book provides all of this information
for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference. This allows
practitioners to focus on their job of providing high quality
healthcare, with the knowledge it is based on the best available
evidence.
Evidence-based Clinical Chinese Medicine: Vol. 1 Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease provides a 'whole evidence' analysis
of the Chinese medicine management of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). Evidence from the classical Chinese medicine
literature, contemporary clinical literature, and the outcomes of
clinical trials and experimental studies are reviewed, analysed and
synthesised. The data from all these sources are condensed to
provide evidence-based statements which will inform clinical
practice and guide future research.This book has been designed to
be an easy reference at the point of care. During a patient
consultation, Chinese medicine practitioners can refer to this book
for guidance on which Chinese herbal medicine formulas, specific
herbs, or acupuncture points, can best treat their patient, and be
confident there is evidence which supports its use.Currently,
Chinese medicine practitioners who develop a special interest in a
particular health condition such as COPD have to consult a variety
of sources to further their knowledge. Typically, they use the
contemporary clinical literature to understand the theory,
aetiology, pathogenesis and obtain expert opinions on the Chinese
medicine management of COPD. They search the electronic literature
to identify systematic reviews of clinical trials, if any exists,
to obtain assessments of the current state of the clinical evidence
for particular interventions. If they have the skills and
resources, they may search the classical Chinese medicine
literature for an historical perspective on treatments that have
stood the test of time.This book provides all of this information
for practitioners in one handy, easy to use reference. This allows
practitioners to focus on their job of providing high quality
healthcare, with the knowledge it is based on the best available
evidence.
This book presents an in-depth analysis using a 'whole evidence'
approach of Chinese medicine treatments for diabetic kidney
disease. It is the 10th volume in the Evidence-based Clinical
Chinese Medicine series and is an essential reference tool for
Chinese medicine practitioners interested in kidney diseases and
nephrology.The book provides a comprehensive description of
diabetic kidney disease from conventional medicine and Chinese
medicine. It includes a summary of Chinese medicine treatments used
in classical Chinese medicine books, as well as treatments that
have been verified in clinical studies.Written by internationally
recognized, well respected leaders in Chinese medicine, this book
is ideal for Chinese medicine practitioners and students who want
to keep up to date with the latest research to support their
clinical practice. Providing summaries of the classical and modern
literature in one book gives readers easy access to the evidence
that will ensure their clinical practice incorporates an
evidence-based approach.Chinese medicine treatments in the book
include herbal medicine, acupuncture and combinations of these
therapies. Treatment effects are described in terms of progression
of disease, change in kidney function, markers of kidney damage,
and indicators of risk factor control. Herbal formulas, herb
ingredients and acupuncture points are analysed and discussed in
relation to treatments described in clinical textbooks and
guidelines, clinical trials and those identified in classical
literature.
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