Post-Thyroidectomy Treatment After undergoing thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer, the next step in treatment is radioactive iodine therapy (I-131), which is administered orally. Hospital Stay Duration For high-dose radioactive iodine treatment, patients need to stay in the hospital for…
Read moreCORI Robotics assisted surgical system : The Future of Joint Replacement As people live longer and maintain more active lifestyles, surgeons face increased demand for joint replacements that can withstand rigorous daily activities. Multiple studies indicate that infection…
Read moreBurnout syndrome, commonly known as “burnout,” is a condition many are facing, primarily caused by work-related stress. This chronic stress affects one’s emotions, leading to feelings of exhaustion, disinterest in work, diminishing creativity, lack of motivation, inspiration, and…
Read moreNumbness in the hands and feet from chemotherapy is a common side effect. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes this numbness arises when energy pathways are blocked, preventing the flow of qi (energy) and blood, thereby depleting the body’s…
Read moreRecovering from “chemotherapy” with traditional Chinese medicine Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses chemicals to fight cancer cells, inhibiting their growth and causing cell death. When chemotherapy drugs enter the body, they also destroy some normal cells,…
Read moreRehabilitating stroke patients’ muscles with Chinese medicine Caring for stroke patients after leaving the hospital is a critical period, and the faster muscle rehabilitation occurs, the fewer lingering symptoms there will be. The optimal period for brain, muscle,…
Read moreA strained waist caused by improper bending is an injury affecting the lower back muscles, ligaments, and joints. This often happens when bending to lift or pick up an object, resulting in sharp, stabbing pain in the lower…
Read moreWhat is pillow fall syndrome? Pillow fall syndrome refers to discomfort experienced upon waking, characterized by: Neck pain and inability to turn the neck. Difficulty in bending and tilting the neck. Pain often localized to one side of…
Read moreTuina (Tuina) is a therapeutic practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) focused on healing, restoring, and preventing health issues through various massage techniques. These techniques include pressing, rubbing, squeezing, twisting, or rolling the muscles and specific acupoints along…
Read moreKnee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a disease resulting from the degeneration of the articular cartilage at the knee joints. This cartilage deterioration and joint bone wear are associated with aging, usage, or hormonal changes in postmenopausal women due to…
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