Endocrinology and Rheumatology (Second Edition) (Specialty and Disease TCM Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Series)

Author: Xiong Manqi and Deng Zhaozhi, Editors
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Since its publication in 2000, the "Specialization and Disease TCM Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Series" has been well-received by the broad TCM community. To keep pace with the times and fully reflect the latest developments in TCM specialization and disease construction, the series has recently undergone a comprehensive revision, comprising 16 volumes, with this book being one of them. This book selects 14 specialized diseases in endocrinology and rheumatic diseases where TCM treatment has significant advantages. Based on the progress of TCM clinical work, each disease is elaborated in detail in this edition, striving to highlight advanced, systematic, and practical approaches from 14 perspectives. The "Diagnosis" section reflects the latest diagnostic criteria both domestically and internationally. The "Treatment" section explains the principles and methods of TCM and Western medicine treatment, with distinctive TCM features and precise Western medicine content. The "Difficulties and Strategies" section provides an in-depth discussion on the challenges faced by clinicians in diagnosis and treatment, offering corresponding strategies based on the authors' clinical insights, making it highly valuable for reference. The "Experience and Insights" section comprehensively reflects the clinical expertise of the experts, presenting profound and insightful perspectives. The "Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Approach," a new addition to the second edition, closely focuses on clinical practice, proposing entry points for integrated TCM and Western medicine treatment, which offers guidance for improving therapeutic efficacy. It also plays a role in advancing the theoretical and practical development of integrated TCM and Western medicine in specialized diseases of endocrinology and rheumatic diseases. This book serves as an excellent reference for clinical and research professionals in TCM and integrated TCM and Western medicine endocrinology and rheumatology, as well as a supplementary reading material for cultivating specialized technical talents.