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  1. Hooper D
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  2. O'Connor MP
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  3. Ransome GA
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  4. Dunn FL
    Med J Malaysia, 1974 Sep;29(1):7-10.
    PMID: 4282636
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  5. Chen PCY
    Soc Sci Med, 1975 Mar;9(3):171-80.
    PMID: 1129610 DOI: 10.1016/0037-7856(75)90054-2
    A variety of traditional medical systems thrive with vigour in Malaysia among the Malay, Orang Asli, Iban, Kadazan and Chinese peoples. The bases of these systems reflect the cultural concept of the “universe” of each ethnic group. It is noted that traditional medicine accomodates a larger proportion of illness thought to be due to supernatural causes than does modern medicine. Traditional medicine is supportive, personal and holistic in its approach in contrast with modern scientific medicine which tends to be mechanistic, impersonal, organ-oriented and individualistic. Modern and traditional medical systems are viewed as potentially complementary rather than contradictory. The traditional medicine-man can be viewed as a ritual specialist and a focus of social and emotional support for the patient, such a role being complementary to the role of the modern physician.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  6. Meade MS
    Med J Malaysia, 1976 Sep;31(1):14-6.
    PMID: 1023006
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  7. Sullivan JT, Palmieri JP, Chu GS
    J Parasitol, 1977 Feb;63(1):172.
    PMID: 845735
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  8. Chen PCY
    Soc Sci Med Med Psychol Med Sociol, 1981 Mar;15A(2):127-36.
    PMID: 7244696 DOI: 10.1016/0271-7123(81)90032-8
    Malaysia has a large variety of traditional medical systems that are a direct reflection of the wide ethnic diversity of its population. These can be grouped into four basic varieties, namely, traditional “native”. traditional Chinese. traditional Indian, and modem medicine, examples of which are described. In spite of the great inroads made by modem medicine, the traditional systems are firmly established. Patients move from one system to another or use several systems simultaneously. The integration of the traditional Malay birth attendant into the health team is described. The forces influencing the development, acceptance, and integration of the medical systems are discussed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  9. Mo B
    Soc Sci Med, 1984;18(2):147-57.
    PMID: 6701559
    Ah Yuk Je is a successful Hakka Chinese spirit medium practicing in a small Chinese community in Malaysia. Her clientele consists largely of young children suffering from a culturally specific condition called haak geng or 'soul loss' and women concerned about infertility, prenatal problems and errant spouses. While in a trance state, assisted by her tutelary spirits, she diagnoses, prescribes and treats illnesses. Her treatment includes naturalistic and magico-religious elements such as 'cooling' herbal teas, tonics to strengthen the body, rituals and amulets. Because Ah Yuk Je is a wife and mother, women find her sympathetic and astute at solving family problems. When faced with an illness herself, which she suspects to be the result of kong tao (black magic) instigated by someone in her own village, she seeks assistance from a healer outside her own ethnic group as well as outside her community. Four important factors influence Ah Yuk Je's decision to seek out this healer. The first two, recommendation from a trusted friend and a positive previous experience, are obvious, and require no further discussion. The remaining factors are the special nature of the illness, which requires treatment from a specialist, and her practice as a spirit medium. Successful spirit mediums are perceived to have a certain immunity to and control over supernatural forces. Thus the need for secrecy when a spirit medium becomes the victim of evil forces. She is able to preserve her professional reputation by consulting someone outside her ethnic group of potential clients as well as outside her physical community.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  10. Ross IN, Nair S, Jayakumar CR
    Singapore Med J, 1985 Jun;26(3):271-8.
    PMID: 4048988
    The results of 2449 investigations of the upper gastrointestinal tract were analysed to determine the incidence of disease. Abnormalities were detected in 53% of patients who had endoscopy, but were found in only 24% of patients who had barium studies (p <= 0.001). Altogether 916 patients had abnormal findings. Duodenal ulcer accounted for 42% of cases, gastric ulcer 16% and gastric cancer 9%. The prevalence of perforated ulcer was 13%. The annual incidence/1000 in males and females (>14 years) were respectively, for duodenal ulcer 1.66 and 0.42, for gastric ulcer 0.57 and 0.25, for perforated ulcer 0.36 and 0.05, and for gastric cancer 0.29 and 0.14. Most types of gastro-duodenal disease were less common in Malays than expected (p = <0.001). However oesophageal cancer and varices were more common in Indians compared to Malays and Chinese (p = <0.001). This study showed that the pallern of perforating ulcers was not the same as that of non-peforating ulcers, suggesting a differing pathogenesis. Identification of the factors causing a different prevalence of disease between the three ethnic groups would help in the understanding of the causes of upper gastrointestinal disease.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  11. Ooi GL
    World Health Forum, 1993;14(1):79-85.
    PMID: 8439383
    In certain countries of east and south-east Asia, traditional Chinese medicine continues to be used by many people. However, the pattern of use favours the advance of the drug-retailing side of this sector rather than medical care, and there is consequently some concern about the professional status of practitioners in the long term.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  12. Ooi GL
    Am J Chin Med, 1993;21(3-4):197-212.
    PMID: 8135163 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X93000236
    Traditional Chinese medicine as it persists in several East and Southeast Asian countries, has undergone major changes. Such changes have reinforced the trading aspects of traditional Chinese medical practice with relatively little advantage for the medical care component. This paper examines the nature of changes in contemporary ethnic Chinese medical practice in Malaysia and Singapore with the aim of understanding their implications for the persistence of this medical tradition.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  13. Krishnan G, Khanijow VJ
    Med J Malaysia, 1994 Mar;49(1):90-2.
    PMID: 8057998
    Vasomotor rhinitis is a common condition in Malaysia. Patients' dissatisfaction with medical treatment of this recurring condition leads them to seek other forms of traditional cures. This paper highlights the complications in such patients who seek traditional cures for their chronic condition.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  14. Chew KS, Tan TW, Ooi YT
    Singapore Med J, 2011 Apr;52(4):252-6.
    PMID: 21552785
    In a multiethnic nation, it is not uncommon for doctors to encounter patients of different cultural backgrounds. Often, patients' cultural beliefs influence their perception of health and illnesses, and their treatment option. Many Chinese cultural beliefs are influenced by the Taoist concept of yin-yang balance.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  15. Ho CC, Singam P, Hong GE, Zainuddin ZM
    Asian J Androl, 2011 Jul;13(4):537-42.
    PMID: 21643001 DOI: 10.1038/aja.2010.135
    Sex has always been a taboo subject in Asian society. However, over the past few years, awareness in the field of men's sexual health has improved, and interest in sexual health research has recently increased. The epidemiology and prevalence of erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism and premature ejaculation in Asia are similar in the West. However, several issues are specific to Asian males, including culture and beliefs, awareness, compliance and the availability of traditional/complementary medicine. In Asia, sexual medicine is still in its infancy, and a concerted effort from the government, relevant societies, physicians and the media is required to propel sexual medicine to the forefront of health care.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  16. Zainal Abidin F, Hui CK, Luan NS, Mohd Ramli ES, Hun LT, Abd Ghafar N
    PMID: 21992551 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-11-94
    There has been no effective treatment or agent that is available for corneal injury in promoting corneal wound healing. Previous studies on edible bird's nest extract (EBN) had reported the presence of hormone-like substance; avian epidermal growth factor that could stimulate cell division and enhance regeneration. This study aimed to investigate the effects of EBN on corneal keratocytes proliferative capacity and phenotypical changes.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  17. Sebastin SJ, Chung KC
    Hand Clin, 2012 May;28(2):151-6.
    PMID: 22554658 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2012.03.007
    There is limited data regarding the epidemiology, pathology, and management of distal radius fractures from centers in Asia. The advanced economies in Asia include Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan, whereas the prominent emerging economies are China, India, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. This article examines the available epidemiological data from Asia, compares the management of distal radius fractures in the advanced and emerging Asian economies and how they compare with the current management in the west. It concludes by offering solutions for improving outcomes of distal radius fractures in Asia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional/history
  18. Liew SY, Stanbridge EJ, Yusoff K, Shafee N
    J Ethnopharmacol, 2012 Nov 21;144(2):453-6.
    PMID: 23022321 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2012.09.024
    Microenvironmental conditions contribute towards varying cellular responses to plant extract treatments. Hypoxic cancer cells are known to be resistant to radio- and chemo-therapy. New therapeutic strategies specifically targeting these cells are needed. Plant extracts used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can offer promising candidates. Despite their widespread usage, information on their effects in hypoxic conditions is still lacking. In this study, we examined the cytotoxicity of a series of known TCM plant extracts under normoxic versus hypoxic conditions.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  19. Khaw K, Ramli N, Rahmat K
    Malays Fam Physician, 2012;7(1):31-3.
    PMID: 25606243 MyJurnal
    Complications of breast cancer metastasis may be the first manifestation of the disease. We report a rare case of left eye ptosis secondary to cavernous sinus syndrome in a 34-year-old lady due to refusal of proper medical treatment for metastatic breast cancer. The delay in seeking medical treatment was attributed to her use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
  20. Yamin, S., Shuhaimi, M., Arbakariya, A., Khalilah, A. K., Anas, O., Yazid, A. M., et al.
    MyJurnal
    The use of component from Ganoderma lucidum as prebiotic source is interesting as the G. lucidum itself was known for more than a decade in the traditional Chinese medicine. In this work, Ganoderma lucidum crude polysaccharides (GLCP) and Polysaccharide-fraction number 2 (PF-2) were used as carbon sources in the fermentation with Bifidobacterium sp. The results showed the potential of prebiotic effect of the G. lucidum extract in batch-culture fermentation based on increment in the growth of bacteria used (0.4 – 1.5 log10 CFU/mL) after 18h fermentation. Fermentation was further done using faecal materials as bacterial inocula and bacterial growth changes were examined using real-time PCR. The results showed the ability of GLCP and PF-2 to support the growth of Bifidobacterium genus with 0.3 and 0.7 log10 cells/ml increased, respectively. Interestingly, Lactobacillus which is known as beneficial bacterial genus also showed growth increment with 0.7 and 1 log10 cells/ml increased. The competition for carbon sources thus inhibits the growth of potentially harmful genus, Salmonella (0.3 and 0.5 log10 cells/ml) in comparison to the control.
    Matched MeSH terms: Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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