chinese/inflammation

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common disorder among neurodegenerative diseases. SNCA is the first gene implicated in monogenic parkinsonism. However, some polymorphisms of SNCA gene such as rs894278 and rs11931074 can affect the risk of sporadic PD. The investigators aim to establish a

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common disorder among neurodegenerative diseases. GBA gene variants such as L444P can influence the risk of developing PD and these variants have the greatest impact on PD susceptibility among all the PD related gene variants yet discovered. The

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common disorder among neurodegenerative diseases. LRRK2 missense mutations are the most common known genetic cause of PD. However, some polymorphisms of LRRK2 such as G2385R and R1628P can also affect the risk of developing PD. The investigators aim to

Psoriasis is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory disease which is caused by heredity, environment and other factors. The typical clinical manifestation are erythematosquamous lesions, and the disease can progress to involve several organs. In view of its complex pathogenesis, there exists various of

Pediatric bronchial asthma is a common disease that severely threatens physical and mental health of children. It's urgent to explore effective ways to alleviate the pain caused by asthma. In our research, 160 asthmatic children are randomly divided into a Chinese medication group (80 cases) and a

Qigong is a mind-body exercise rooted in the paradigm of traditional Chinese medicine, aiming to achieve a harmonious flow of energy (qi) in the body through gentle movements and is thus considered as a holistic health practice towards promoting physical and mental well-being and improving

Introduction Measurement of fractional nitric oxide (NO) concentration in exhaled breath (FeNO) has been shown to be a non-invasive, quantitative biomarker related to airway inflammation. Although there is inadequate evidence to support the use of FENO to aid the diagnosis of asthma, recent studies

This is a single site, randomized, single-blind, controlled pilot study of Jing- Fu-Yau-Yu-Bau as a complementary therapy to treat mild to moderate plaque- type psoriasis during an 8-week period. We estimate to enroll 30 subjects (treatment group(N=15); controlled group(N=15)).

Asthma is a major public health problem worldwide, particularly in westernized societies and has continued to increase in prevalence over the past two decades. Inhaled corticosteroids have become the first-line treatment for persistent asthma even though side effects have been reported. New asthma

CVD includes diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The underlying cause of CVD is atherosclerosis, in which fatty plaques develop on the inner walls of arteries. There are many risk factors for CVD, including inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. Research has

It is hypothesized that herbal Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has adjuvant roles in the management of mild-moderate childhood asthma. The primary aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of using herbal TCM as adjuvant therapy in the management of symptoms and quality of life in asthmatic

Adult Chinese patients with known focal or suspected liver lesions, referred for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for further diagnostic work-up, who have undergone or are scheduled to undergo a defined SOR procedure, within one month before or after the study MRI. The data for the Secondary Outcome

Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/ Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD) is an immune-mediated inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system mainly involving optic nerve and spinal cord. It is clinically characterized by simultaneous or sequential involvement of the optic nerve

It is now well-documented that immigration to the US leads to increased risk for various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. The increased diabetes risk observed among Chinese immigrants has been primarily attributed to changes in diet and weight gain following immigration, but these