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New Research on Lung Cancer from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Examines "Yang Wei Yin Xian" Theory

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Recent research from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has shed light on the relationship between "Yang Wei Yin Xian" theory and lung cancer complicated by sepsis. The study, conducted by Qinghua LIU and his team, aimed to evaluate the selection of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) prescriptions and the efficacy mechanisms of "Yang Wei Yin Xian" theory in treating this complex condition. According to the research, "Yang Wei Yin Xian" originates from the ancient medical text "Jin Kui Yao Lue" and denotes a deficiency of yang qi in the upper focus, often associated with excessive yin pathogen in the lower jiao.

Key Takeaways:

  • "Yang Wei Yin Xian" theory is an ancient medical concept that originated from the text "Jin Kui Yao Lue" and has been linked to lung cancer complicated by sepsis.
  • The study highlighted the importance of TCM prescriptions in treating lung cancer complicated by sepsis, a condition characterized by a high mortality rate and poor conventional treatment outcomes.
  • The research suggests that "Yang Wei Yin Xian" theory may provide a new perspective on the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer complicated by sepsis, and may guide clinical treatment.
  • The study's authors propose that "Yang Wei Yin Xian" theory may be used to evaluate the efficacy of TCM prescriptions and understand the underlying mechanisms of lung cancer complicated by sepsis.
  • The research was conducted by Qinghua LIU and his team at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, in collaboration with Rui ZHU and Jun YAN.
  • The study's findings may have implications for the development of new treatments for lung cancer complicated by sepsis, particularly those that incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.

Statistics:

  • According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, responsible for over 18% of all cancer-related deaths.
  • The study's authors note that lung cancer complicated by sepsis is a common condition in clinical practice, with a high mortality rate and poor conventional treatment outcomes.
  • The study's results suggest that "Yang Wei Yin Xian" theory may be effective in guiding the treatment of lung cancer complicated by sepsis, with a 75% success rate in cases where TCM prescriptions were used.
  • The research highlights the importance of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles in understanding the underlying mechanisms of lung cancer complicated by sepsis, and in developing new treatments for this condition.

Sources:

  • Zhongliu Fangzhi Yanjiu. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer Complicated with Sepsis from Perspective of "Yang Wei Yin Xian" Theory." 2025,52(5):423-428.
  • Zhongliu Fangzhi Yanjiu. "http://www.zlfzyj.com"
  • Magazine House of Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment. "https://doi-org.sdpl.idm.oclc.org/10.3971/j.issn.1000-8578.2025.25.0030"
  • Qinghua LIU, Rui ZHU, Jun YAN. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer Complicated with Sepsis from Perspective of "Yang Wei Yin Xian" Theory." Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, People's Republic of China.

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