Investigation on the exchange of incense and medicine along the Silk Road from the perspective of medical archaeology / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

From the perspective of medical archaeology, on the basis of sorting out the relevant archaeological findings, and starting from the diachronic nature of spice exchange, this paper divides the development of ancient Chinese fragrant drugs into the occurrence period (pre Qin), the development period (Qin and Han dynasties), the maturity period (Wei, Jin and Tang dynasties), the prosperity period (Song and Yuan dynasties), and the popularity period (Ming and Qing dynasties). The Silk Road has played a vital role in promoting the exchange of fragrant medicine culture. Since the opening of the Silk Road in the Han Dynasty, fragrant drugs from Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, and the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea have been imported into China. The exchange of fragrant medicine culture coincides with the development trend of the Silk Road. This kind of exchange has a two-way nature. While foreign fragrant drugs are continuously imported into China, Chinese medical concepts and technologies are also promoted abroad. The impact of the exchange has many effects. It has not only promoted the progress of medicine, but also promoted the friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries and the mutual dissemination of ideas and cultures, and greatly enriched the material and cultural life of the people of all countries.

Understanding the dual character of negative and positive results in acupuncture-moxibustion clinical trials in foreign countries / 中国针灸

The differences in the objective, starting point, disease spectrum and interventions of acupuncture-moxibustion clinical trials at home and abroad are collected. By taking two articles of acupuncture-moxibustion clinical trials in foreign countries accepted by

Current situation and trend of coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-2019) in foreign countries / 上海预防医学

Objective To learn about the current situation and trends of novel coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-2019) in foreign countries. Methods The data on confirmed COVID-2019 cases were collected between January 20, 2020 and February 18, 2020 and by age, sex, nationality, contact history, region, and country were performed stratified analysis and onset time analysis. Results From January 20th to February 18th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of COVI D-2019 abroad was 804. Excluding the 454 cases on the 'Diamond Princess' cruise ship in Japan, the daily number of new cases fluctuated, showed a trend of rising first and then maintaining a steady trend. The peak date for new cases was on February 1, with the number of cases reaching 26. The confirmed cases were mainly concentrated in Asian countries, but also distributed in Europe, North America, Oceania and Africa. As of February 15, there was no more increase reported in the number of countries where confirmed cases occurred after reaching 25. Among these countries, Singapore, Japan, and Thailand were with the highest number of cases, with 77, 65, and 35 cases, respectively. In accordamce to available information on confirmed cases, the cases with history of exposure to confirmed cases were more than those with history of living or traveling in Hubei. And more cases were non-Chinese nationalities, 40 years old and above, and males . Conclusion The novel coronavirus has transmitted abroad, and produced second-generation cases. Although the incidence is low abroad , its trend fluctuates greatly, so sufficient attention must be paid to the possibility of further transmission.

Study on the features of drug dosage’s in Japanese Hanfang / 国际中医中药杂志

The common Japanese Kampo medicine issued by MHLW was sorted and analyzed, record total ingredients, average dosage, total dosage of general prescription, maximal and minimal dosage of general prescription of Japanese Kampo was originated from the classic prescription. The ingredients of each prescription medicine was relatively less, and mostly composed of 4 to 9 ingredients. The average dosage was less, around 15-25 g and the average dosage of single drug was 3.16 g. The dose of Japanese Kampo medicine was relatively less, and it was only about 1/4 of the drug used in Chinese mainland. The reasons were related to many factors like historical evolution of Chinese prescription, the habit of taking medicine, people’s constitution of different nations and so on.

Traditional Chinese medicine classics and traditional Chinese medicine culture dissemination from the perspective of Belt and Road Initiative / 国际中医中药杂志

Down the centuries, the pharmaceutical interactions among countries along the "Belt and Road" project have been frequent with abundant contents and took diverse forms, of which medical classics have been an important bridge and a core carrier for cultural exchanges of TCM. This article tries to explore practical significance of the spread of TCM from the "Belt and Road Initiative" background by presenting achievements and shortcomings in current researches on TCM classics.

Research on the development status and suggestions of traditional Chinese medicine service trade in the United Arab Emirates / 国际中医中药杂志

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is an important partner in China's The Belt and Road initiative.It has a broad prospect of pharmaceutical market which is an important market for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)'s development.TCM has existed in UAE's market in a short time,so TCM service trade in UAE has the shortcomings of small scale of the consumption and a large number of unprofessional practitioners.But it also has advantages of the good traditional medicine's inter-communion between two countries and the university jointly organization of building hospitals of TCM.This article analysizes the market opportunities and potential risks traditional Chinese medicine in UAE's market,and puts forward to remote technical power development,medical tourism to stimulate consumption abroad,strengthens the cultural and research communication,sets up guidance department to accelerate the development process of Chinese medicine.

Study on the approach of promoting service trade of traditional Chinese medicine into Sri Lanka / 国际中医中药杂志

Sri Lanka and China enjoy profound traditional friendship and active bilateral friendly cooperation. With the deepening of bilateral FTA negotiations, service trade of traditional Chinese enters into Sri Lanka is also promising. Though the current policy and law exists insufficiency, leveraging the FTA negotiations, TCM-Center binding Confucius Institute, providing TCM features and developing tour routes of medical tourism can help to push service trade of traditional Chinese medicine into Sri Lanka. The development of overseas Chinese medicine health services is not only benefit to the local, but also contribute to the new pattern of Chinese economic reformation.

Current situation research on the development of traditional Chinese medicine service trade in Russia / 国际中医中药杂志

As the proceeding of the Belt and Road, TCM industry in Russia develops steadily. Acupuncture and Tuina therapies have been accepted by the local people, while Chinese medicine is still around the acceptance. Right now, Russian economy is on a recovering stage, so it's good time for TCM to carry service trading during this time. TCM development in Russia need to focus on the input of medical resources, managements and regulations, proceeding TCM teaching work and bringing along TCM service trade by acupuncture therapy.

The current situation of Sino-Vietnam traditional medicine communication and strategy for traditional Chinese medicine development in Vietnam / 国际中医中药杂志

Vietnam,as an important country along the "one belt and one road",is closely related to China.Chinese traditional medicine has entered Vietnam and gained strong support from policy and public recognition.It has a good foundation for development and a bright future.Based on the current situation of traditional Chinese medicine exchanges between China and Vietnam and Vietnam's basic national conditions,the author puts forward that exploring new cooperative models through multi-level cooperative projects,which relys on the role of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce,and adheres to the complementary promotion between trade in services and trade in goods.They are the feasible ways for Chinese medicine to develop in Vietnam.The development of Chinese medicine in Vietnam needs the adherance to the four principles of bidirectional positioning,suiting measures to local conditions,standardizing standards and risk prevention.

Discussion on the characteristics and reason of Chinese medicine foreign exchange activities among government organizations in the past nearly 30 years / 国际中医中药杂志

As a principal part of foreign exchange activities of traditional Chinese medicine, government organizations played a crucial role. At present, there are relatively rare researches on foreign exchange activities of traditional Chinese medicine in government organizations. In this article, we defined related government organizations and their functions, analyzed the features of the foreign exchange activities of traditional Chinese mdicine among government organizations in the past nearly 30 years. And based on this analysis, SWOT theory model in management science was introduced to discuss the reasons of government behaviors and put forward suggestions for the future development.

Comparison and enlightenment of two doctor-patient communication textbooks between China and foreign countries / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Differences are existed in two textbooks of doctor-patient communication between China and foreign countries concerning perspectives of doctor-patient communication,teaching goals and applicable scope based on the consensus on importance of doctor-patient communication and education training.Contents in textbooks of china emphasize the logic of discipline while that of foreign countries pay attention to the logic of clinical treatment.The advantages of textbooks of China are having strong theoretical basis and ample contents while those of foreign text books are practicability and effectiveness.Some suggestions which to benefit the textbook development of Chinese doctor-patient communication has been offered:textbooks of doctor-patient communication in our country should be separated from those of nursing communication; advantages and experiences of foreign textbooks should be drew from; in-depth development of doctor-patient communication theory research and education reform should be conducted; diversification of teaching materials of doctor-patient communication should be gradually perfected ; teaching quality of doctor-patient communication should be improved.