novel for you Chapter 983 Choice
Chapter 983 Choice
Listening to everyone's discussion, Chen Yang couldn't help but laugh.
As expected of a group of geniuses, they are indeed good at selecting patients, and their eyes are instantly focused on the most difficult problem.
ALS is a disease for which there is no precedent for a cure internationally.
"Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis...ALS..."
Xun Jiahong's brow furrowed, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table, making a soft, clacking sound. "Western medicine's diagnosis leans towards this, but some of the symptoms are atypical, and the progression is also quite rapid. This is a tough nut to crack."
"It's more than just a hard bone, it's a diamond!"
Xia Hongliang was shocked. "'Lou Gehrig's disease' is one of the world's recognized terminal illnesses. Western medicine's Riluzole is only better than nothing, prolonging life by a few months. What can we, Chinese medicine practitioners... do?"
Xia Hongliang looked at Chen Yang, his eyes filled with excitement for the challenge, yet also with a subtle uneasiness. As the most outgoing member of the team, Xia Hongliang bluntly shared everyone's concerns.
Gao Anliang put down the information and said in a deep voice, "In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this disease is often classified as 'paralysis', and it is one of the most dangerous and stubborn types of paralysis. The Neijing states: 'To treat paralysis, treat the Yangming meridian alone.' However, this patient's condition is progressing rapidly, with symptoms such as slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and choking and coughing when drinking water. This is a sign of 'muzzle and urticaria'. The disease has penetrated deep into the extraordinary meridians and affected the marrow sea. It cannot be cured by the Yangming meridian alone."
As the most experienced senior in the team, Gao Anliang pointed out the severity and complexity of the disease as soon as he opened his mouth.
Lin Yi pushed his glasses up and added, "The patient is a top athlete, usually in good physical shape. The sudden onset of illness and rapid progression must have been caused by something unusual. Western medical examinations have ruled out structural lesions and common immune and genetic factors, leaving the cause unknown. This is precisely where our Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach of syndrome differentiation and treatment comes in. His muscle twitching (flesh twitching), known in TCM as 'muscle twitching and muscle trembling,' is often attributed to internal liver wind or Qi and blood deficiency, leading to malnutrition of the tendons and veins. Lower limb weakness and speech and swallowing difficulties are closely related to dysfunctions such as the spleen governing muscles, the kidneys governing bone and marrow production, and the tongue serving as the heart's seedling."
Wen Manlu continued, "Judging from the patient's identity and the medical process he's been through, he and the club behind him must have come with great expectations, perhaps even a last glimmer of hope. The pressure on us to treat him is enormous, but if we can achieve a breakthrough, the international impact will be unprecedented."
After Wen Manlu finished speaking, everyone nodded. Wen Manlu's words pointed out the strategic significance of this case - it was not only the "first battle" for the establishment of the medical center, but also a key battle for traditional Chinese medicine to demonstrate its power to the world.
You know, although Wilson's disease has a great impact internationally and has been reported by many international media, it is more because of the operation, which is difficult and involves many details.
As for TCM conditioning and post-operative care, some people approve of it while others question it.
In short, Wilson's illness did attract the attention of some international medical institutions to traditional Chinese medicine, but that was all they noticed.
Whether traditional Chinese medicine can be recognized and convince the public still requires more achievements.
David's ALS is indeed very meaningful. If this ALS can be alleviated to the greatest extent or cured, the sensation it will cause will definitely be huge.
So is there any hope that Traditional Chinese Medicine can cure such a disease?
Of course there are. Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine have different concepts and belong to different medical systems.
As I said, theoretically speaking, there is no disease that cannot be cured by traditional Chinese medicine. The reason why it cannot be cured is because the method is not right. Whether the disease can be cured does not depend on whether it is a terminal illness or how difficult it is to cure, but on whether the disease can be clearly diagnosed and the right medicine can be used.
Chen Yang's eyes swept across every face present, finally stopping on the medical record.
"It seems that everyone is prone to this disease?"
Chen Yang smiled and said, "Although this disease is stressful, it is more meaningful."
"As Director Gao said, this is a severe case of 'paralysis', and Western medicine is helpless. This is the time for us, the TCM practitioners, to step in! Since Western medicine's diagnosis is still questionable, we must leverage the advantages of TCM's holistic approach and syndrome differentiation to unravel the mystery and find hope. This case is the 'first battle' for our TCM department at our medical center!"
Chen Yang picked up a pen and circled the name "David Baker." He smiled and said to everyone, "Then we will take this case."
"Not only must we accept it, but we must also go all out to promote the reputation of our traditional Chinese medicine!" Wen Haodong said with a smile.
"Okay!" Xun Jiahong also nodded, with fighting spirit burning in his eyes.
"Fuck!" Xia Hongliang slammed the table.
"Agree!" Lin Yi, Gao Anliang and others nodded.
The team is just being established and needs a tough battle like this to get used to each other and prove themselves.
Although the challenge is huge, no one backs down.
If this disease can be solved, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of the International Medical Center will become a real hit and well-known internationally.
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Kyoto City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
In Wen Rongxian's office, He Wentao was drinking tea and talking to Wen Rongxian.
"The listing ceremony will be held in two days."
He Wentao smiled and said, "You will be in charge of the International Center for the time being. Zhong Dongyang will be in charge of the Department of Surgery, Chen Yang will be in charge of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Gao Anliang will be the deputy director."
The newly established Kyoto International Medical Center is temporarily divided into two major departments, the Department of Surgery and the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the two departments are further divided into departments.
Because it is just being established, even for the two major departments, Chen Yang and Zhong Dongyang are both at the level of department directors. As the two major departments are gradually improved, the levels of the two will also be raised.
By then, it won’t be Director Chen, but maybe Minister Chen.
"I just realized that Xiao Chen is very good at selecting people." He Wentao took a sip of tea and said with a smile.
Wen Rongxuan smiled and nodded: "I talked to Gao Anliang before, and he took the initiative to express his willingness to be Chen Yang's deputy."
In fact, Chen Yang chose Gao Anliang at first because he felt that he had little experience. If it was Gao Anliang, he would be able to cooperate better. After all, he and Gao Anliang had met once in Lingnan and he had a good impression of Gao Anliang.
However, Gao Anliang took the initiative to express his willingness to serve as deputy and assistant to Chen Yang.
Except for Gao Anliang, everyone else was convinced by Chen Yang. Even Xun Jiahong didn't lose his temper in front of Chen Yang, let alone others.
"In a new unit, there's no intrigue. Only when we can work together as one can we get things done."
Wen Rongxuan said, "That's very good."
"That's true."
He Wentao nodded and changed the subject: "But the David they chose..."
"You know, David is an international star, and he gets a lot of attention."
"Also, many Chinese medicine practitioners have treated ALS, but it's quite difficult to treat..."