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Effect of traditional Chinese medicine for treating human immunodeficiency virus infections and acquired immune deficiency syndrome: Boosting immune and alleviating symptoms / 中国结合医学杂志
Chinese journal of integrative medicine ; (12): 3-8, 2016.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-229558
ABSTRACT
To respond to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic in China, the integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has important implications in health outcomes, especially in China where the use of TCM is widespread. The National Free TCM Pilot Program for HIV Infected People began in 5 provinces (Henan, Hebei, Anhui, Hubei, and Guangdong) in 2004, and quickly scaled up to 19 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China including some places with high prevalence, 26,276 adults have been treated thus far. Usually, people with HIV infection seek TCM for four main reasons to enhance immune function, to treat symptoms, to improve quality of life, and to reduce side effects related to medications. Evidences from randomized controlled clinical trials suggested some beneficial effects of use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine for HIV infections and AIDS. More proofs from large, well-designed, rigorous trials is needed to give firm support. Challenges include interaction between herbs and antiretroviral drugs, stigma and discrimination. The Free TCM Program has made considerable progress in providing the necessary alternative care and treatment for HIV-infected people in China, and has strong government support for continued improvement and expansion, establishing and improving a work mechanism integrating Chinese and Western medicines.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos / Proyectos Piloto / Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida / Usos Terapéuticos / Antirretrovirales / Interacciones de Hierba-Droga / Quimioterapia / Economía / Alergia e Inmunología / Medicina Tradicional China Tipo de estudio: Ensayo Clínico Controlado / Estudio diagnóstico / Evaluación Económica en Salud Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Chinese journal of integrative medicine Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos / Proyectos Piloto / Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida / Usos Terapéuticos / Antirretrovirales / Interacciones de Hierba-Droga / Quimioterapia / Economía / Alergia e Inmunología / Medicina Tradicional China Tipo de estudio: Ensayo Clínico Controlado / Estudio diagnóstico / Evaluación Económica en Salud Límite: Humanos Idioma: Inglés Revista: Chinese journal of integrative medicine Año: 2016 Tipo del documento: Artículo