novel for you Chapter 1047 The Eve of the Summit
Chapter 1047 The Eve of the Summit
"Director Chen, Director He, I wonder what you two think about the North American medical market?" After three rounds of drinks, Wang Zhiyuan asked tentatively.
He Yonghua smiled slightly. "It's an indisputable fact that North America boasts advanced medical technology and world-leading innovative drug research and development capabilities. However, high medical costs and limited access to primary healthcare are also prominent issues."
He Yonghua then changed the subject: "The integrated Chinese and Western medicine model explored by our Kyoto International Medical Center may provide a new approach—one that leverages the precision and efficiency of modern medicine while leveraging the holistic conditioning and preventive advantages of traditional medicine, thereby improving treatment efficacy and reducing medical costs."
Listening to He Yonghua's words, Wang Zhiyuan looked at Chen Yang and asked, "Director Chen, do you really believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine can have an equal dialogue with modern medicine? In the eyes of many Western scholars, Traditional Chinese Medicine lacks scientific basis and is more like... an empirical philosophy."
This question was a bit sharp, and the atmosphere at the table was a little awkward for a moment.
It has to be said that most people, whether at home or abroad, have an unclear attitude towards traditional Chinese medicine. The more high-tech talents they are, the less they recognize traditional Chinese medicine. At least, they don’t think that traditional Chinese medicine can be compared with Western medicine.
Zhao Hongbo was shocked. He had been trying hard to make friends with Chen Yang. What if Wang Zhiyuan said this out of the blue made Chen Yang unhappy?
It has to be said that these technical talents are really too straightforward. Zhao Hongbo was about to smooth things over, but Chen Yang stopped him.
"Good question."
Chen Yang looked at Wang Zhiyuan calmly. "You're right. Traditional Chinese Medicine does originate from the accumulation of experience, but that doesn't mean it's unscientific. In fact, many of the initial discoveries of modern medicine also came from empirical observation."
After a pause, Chen Yang continued, "Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes holistic thinking and treatment based on syndrome differentiation, focusing on the body's own balance and regulatory abilities. For example, in the heart surgery case we're reporting this time, the use of silver needles to stimulate the Neiguan acupoint for emergency treatment is based on the theory of meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the concept that 'the heart governs the mind.'"
"From a modern medical perspective, this may stimulate certain neural pathways, regulate autonomic nervous system function, and thus promote the recovery of heart rhythm. This integration of Chinese and Western medicine is not about replacing one with the other, but about learning from each other's strengths and complementing each other to serve patients together."
Chen Yang's speech was clear and logical. He both affirmed modern medicine and defended the value of traditional Chinese medicine, which made everyone present nod in agreement.
Wang Zhiyuan exclaimed, "After listening to Director Chen's speech, I was truly enlightened. To be honest, our North American R&D center has also recently been exploring the use of botanical extracts in cardiovascular disease, but we have been struggling with a lack of expert guidance from both modern and traditional medicine."
Zhao Hongbo took the opportunity to continue, "That's why I specially invited Director Chen and Director He to New York this time. I hope to lay the foundation for future cooperation between Huake Pharmaceutical and Kyoto International Medical Center."
For a moment, Zhao Hongbo also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Wang Zhiyuan did not make Chen Yang unhappy.
Wang Zhiyuan is a technical person, and so is Chen Yang. Chen Yang would not get angry about such technical exchanges and discussions.
Back in the hotel room, He Yonghua tentatively said to Chen Yang: "Director Chen, it seems that Huake Pharmaceutical really wants to cooperate with us. If they can invest resources to support the research of integrating Chinese and Western medicine, the prospects will be..."
Chen Yang, who was sorting through documents for the next day, said without looking up, "Cooperation is fine, but it must be based on equality and mutual benefit. We must maintain the independence and academic purity of the medical center and not be overly tied to commercial interests."
Chen Yang is not opposed to the combination of Chinese and Western medicine. What he opposes is the unequal combination, the theoretical combination.
If it can be combined in medical form, an equal combination, Chen Yang thinks it is feasible.
He Yonghua nodded solemnly: "I understand, Director Chen."
......
The next morning, Borg arrived just after Chen Yang had finished breakfast.
"Oh, dear Chen..."
When they met, Borg gave Chen Yang a big hug.
Borg arrived in New York last night and came to see Chen Yang early this morning.
"Your surgery was fantastic."
Borg may have been holding it in for a long time and had long wanted to communicate with Chen Yang in person. As soon as they met, he started chattering non-stop.
Chen Yang listened with a smile, saying a few words from time to time, without disturbing Borg's interest.
Professor Borg is also a man of temperament, and Chen Yang approves of all aspects of his character.
"It's incredible."
Borg said with emotion: "It is incredible that acupuncture can revive the heart."
He Yonghua smiled and said, "If Professor Borg knew more about Chinese medicine, he would find that Chinese medicine still has many magical aspects."
"Yes."
Borg said: "Traditional Chinese Medicine is indeed a miraculous medicine. The more you understand it, the more you will discover its magic."
During this period, Borg also learned about Chinese medicine.
After all, Borg also stayed in Kyoto for a while. Chen Yang was responsible for Wilson's pre- and post-operative care. If it weren't for traditional Chinese medicine, Wilson would not have recovered so well, and the operation would most likely have failed.
Borg chatted in Chen Yang's room for more than an hour before he stood up and said goodbye with a feeling of being unsatisfied.
"Chen, there will be a welcome reception for the summit tonight, and many important figures will be in attendance."
Before leaving, Borg handed Chen Yang an invitation: "This is an invitation to the cocktail party."
Chen Yang smiled slightly: "Thank you for the reminder, Professor Borg."
"By the way, Chen, that guy Yamamoto will also be there. You should be mentally prepared. He seems to be very hostile to you." Borg reminded.
"I understand." Chen Yang nodded.
After seeing Borg off, He Yonghua said with some concern, "Director Chen, Ichiro Yamamoto is indeed very prestigious in the field of international cardiothoracic surgery. His students and friends are spread across major medical institutions in Europe and the United States. If he really makes trouble at the meeting, I'm afraid..."
As an expert in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, He Yonghua is well aware of Ichiro Yamamoto's international influence.
I have to say that Xiao Rizi's level in the fields of neurosurgery and cardiology is indeed quite high.
Xiaorizi's reforms were very successful back then, catching up with the Industrial Revolution. All aspects of the economy developed rapidly, especially in the medical field...
During the war, Xiao Ri built many scientific research bases and hospitals in the country, killing many compatriots...
It can be said that the medical level of our country is built on the blood and tears of the Chinese people, and is built up with the flesh and blood of the Chinese people.
Although He Yonghua had never met Ichiro Yamamoto, he had heard of him. Ichiro Yamamoto was the top authority in the field of cardiothoracic surgery in his country. In terms of level, although He Yonghua didn't want to admit it, he had to admit that he was indeed no match for Ichiro Yamamoto.
"Director He, if we want to become famous in New York this time, we must have a stepping stone." Chen Yang said with a smile.
He Yonghua: “…”
Damn, what Chen Yang said... is so fucking domineering.