An Investigation of the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Stroke Patients in Taiwan

Background. The use of complementary and alternative medicine in critical illness is increasing worldwide. This study investigates how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is used in stroke patients. Methods. Using Taiwan National Health Insurance reimbursement claims, we compared the annual use of TC...

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Main Authors: Chien-Chang Liao, Jaung-Geng Lin, Chin-Chuan Tsai, Hsin-Long Lane, Ta-Chen Su, Hwang-Huei Wang, Fung-Chang Sung, Ta-Liang Chen, Chun-Chuan Shih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/387164