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About this historical patient account: The information below describes reported observations from one case. It does not establish treatment efficacy, safety, a causal relationship or an expected outcome. Outcomes vary, and reported improvement does not demonstrate cure. Do not change prescribed medicines or delay established care based on this account.

Intervention context: This account does not establish that the cell, growth-factor or other biological interventions described are approved or effective for this diagnosis. Some may be investigational. A qualified specialist should explain the current evidence, regulatory status, alternatives, uncertainties and risks before any treatment decision.

Patient Information:

• Name: Alexey Nechaev
• Diagnosis: Progressive Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne's)
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): January 3, 2002
• Gender: Male
• Country: Russia

Treatment: Nerve Growth Factor Therapy + Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) + Rehabilitation Therapy (Physical & Occupational Therapy)

Medical History:
Alexey, a 9-year-old boy from Russia, was admitted to Puhua International Hospital due to progressive weakness in all four limbs for seven years. He started falling while walking at age 2 and developed a "duck gait" at age 3. At age 5, he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy via genetic testing. He received medication and regular rehabilitation training.

Medical Condition Before Nerve Growth Factor Therapy:

• Alert, normal emotion, cognition, and speech
• Poor muscle power in trunk and limbs; felt helpless with daily movements
• Muscular atrophy in all four limbs
• Balance and flexibility of movement impaired
• Walked alone for approximately 20 steps with difficulty; abdomen and pelvis had excessive anterior tilt; soles of feet did not touch the ground properly
• Had difficulty getting up from a chair or bed after prolonged sitting

Nerve Growth Factor Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy:

• Injections of neural nerve growth factors
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Rehabilitation therapy (physical & occupational therapy)

Medical Condition After Nerve Growth Factor Therapy:

• Improvement noted from first injection:
  • Quickened transition from sitting to standing
  • Improved muscle strength and volume; gained approximately 3 kg in weight
  • Reduced excessive anterior tilt of abdomen and pelvis while walking
  • Easier standing up and stepping forward compared to prior condition
  • Left foot sole completely touched ground; right foot sole mostly touched ground during gait
• Now able to:
  • Go to the toilet independently
  • Walk approximately 50 meters
  • Throw ball horizontally for 2 meters in rehabilitation training
  • Complete more than 20 minutes of rehabilitation training without obvious fatigue

About this historical patient account: The information below describes reported observations from one case. It does not establish treatment efficacy, safety, a causal relationship or an expected outcome. Outcomes vary, and reported improvement does not demonstrate cure. Do not change prescribed medicines or delay established care based on this account.

Patient Information:

• Name: Mr. Zhang
• Diagnosis: Heart Fire Hyperactivity (post-subdural hematoma removal surgery)
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): August 1, 1991
• Gender: Male
• Country: China

Treatment: Eliminating Heart-Fire + Body & Tongue Acupuncture + Electric Acupuncture

Medical History:
One month post-surgery for subdural hematoma removal, Mr. Zhang presented with heart fire hyperactivity symptoms.

Medical Condition Before TCM Treatment:

• Symptoms:
  • Aphasia
  • Right-sided limbs paralysis; strength: zero (right upper limb feeling normal, right lower limb weak)
  • Poor urinary continence
  • Incomplete memory
  • Short sleep with fits of uncontrollable laughter
• Tongue: Red tip
• Pulse: Strong and rapid

TCM Treatment for Heart Fire Hyperactivity:

Eliminating heart-fire + Body & Tongue Acupuncture + Electric Acupuncture

Medical Condition After TCM Treatment:

• Symptoms improvement after 4 weeks of continuous treatment:
  • Reported improvement in limb function; the account does not state a validated scale supporting a percentage recovery
  • Significantly improved memory and language ability
  • Discharged to local hospital for continued recuperation
• Follow-up (6 months later):
  • Overall excellent recovery, with slight limp in right lower limb

About this historical patient account: The information below describes reported observations from one case. It does not establish treatment efficacy, safety, a causal relationship or an expected outcome. Outcomes vary, and reported improvement does not demonstrate cure. Do not change prescribed medicines or delay established care based on this account.

Patient Information:

• Name: Mrs. Yu
• Diagnosis: Stomach Cold and Qi Stagnation (post-thoracolumbar spinal cord space-occupying lesion surgery)
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): July 4, 1962
• Gender: Female
• Country: China

Treatment: Moxibustion + Acupuncture (Body & Abdomen)

Medical History:
Five days post-surgery, Mrs. Yu experienced stomach cold and qi stagnation symptoms.

Medical Condition Before TCM Treatment:

• Symptoms:
  • Abdominal distension, nausea, dysphagia for 2 days
  • Cold sensation in stomach region
  • Post-surgical constipation refractory to Kaiselu & Domperidone for 2 days
  • Poor sleep quality
  • Thirst but normal urination
  • Fatigue, pale face
• Tongue: Light purple with thick, slight greasy coating
• Pulse (Liver & Spleen): Wiry

TCM Treatment for Stomach Cold and Qi Stagnation:

Moxibustion + Acupuncture (Body & Abdomen)

Medical Condition After TCM Treatment:

• Symptoms improvement after treatment:
  • Able to eat well and discharge stool on Day 1
  • Complete relief of abdominal distension by Day 3
  • Persistent fatigue with walking, stable thirst, unchanged sleep quality
• Tongue: Pale with white coating (Day unknown)
• Prescription: Seven packets of Chinese medicinal broth

Post-treatment Management:

Discharged for home rest; the reported follow-up does not establish complete recovery.

About this historical patient account: The information below describes reported observations from one case. It does not establish treatment efficacy, safety, a causal relationship or an expected outcome. Outcomes vary, and reported improvement does not demonstrate cure. Do not change prescribed medicines or delay established care based on this account.

Patient Information:

• Name: Mr. Xu
• Diagnosis: Meridian Obstruction due to Phlegm (post-intracranial cavernous hemangioma surgery)
• Date of Birth (D.O.B): August 13, 1975
• Gender: Male
• Country: China

Treatment: Body Acupuncture + Electrical Acupuncture

Medical History:
Mr. Xu, a 38-year-old male patient from China, developed meridian obstruction due to phlegm three days after surgery for intracranial cavernous hemangioma.

Medical Condition Before TCM Treatment:

• Symptoms:
  • Weakness in right upper limb (grade one)
  • Weak hand strength and grip
  • Limited middle and ring finger movement (half-open)
  • Able to stand and walk slowly over short distances, with slight upper body perspiration during walking
  • Slow speech
• Tongue: Red and light purple, with thick white greasy coating
• Pulse:
  • Wiry on the left side
  • Smooth on the right side

TCM Treatment for Meridian Obstruction due to Phlegm:

Body acupuncture + electrical acupuncture

Medical Condition After TCM Treatment:

• Improved symptoms after one week of treatment:
  • Right upper limb weakness significantly improved (grade four)
  • Increased flexibility in right upper limb movements
• Post-treatment management:
  • Prescribed one month's supply of Traditional Chinese Medicine to smooth meridians, activate flow, and dissipate phlegm
  • Discharged and sent home to rest