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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
Article in English | WPRIM (Western Pacific) | ID: wpr-229558
Responsible library: WPRO
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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Full text: Available Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases Database: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Pilot Projects / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Therapeutic Uses / Anti-Retroviral Agents / Herb-Drug Interactions / Drug Therapy / Economics / Allergy and Immunology / Medicine, Chinese Traditional Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Health economic evaluation Aspects: Social determinants of health / Patient-preference Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Chinese journal of integrative medicine Year: 2016 Document type: Article
Full text: Available Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being Health problem: Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases Database: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Pilot Projects / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Therapeutic Uses / Anti-Retroviral Agents / Herb-Drug Interactions / Drug Therapy / Economics / Allergy and Immunology / Medicine, Chinese Traditional Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Health economic evaluation Aspects: Social determinants of health / Patient-preference Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Chinese journal of integrative medicine Year: 2016 Document type: Article
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