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![]() Geriatrics & Gerontology InternationalVolume 5 Issue 4, Pages 216 - 223 Published Online: 28 Nov 2005 © 2010 Japan Geriatrics Society The Official Journal of the Japanese Geriatrics Society
Abstract | References | Full Text: HTML, PDF (Size: 112K) | Related Articles | Citation Tracking REVIEW ARTICLE Combinational Western and oriental medicine therapies for geriatric syndrome Copyright 2005 Japan Geriatrics Society KEYWORDS acupuncture • dementia • geriatric syndrome • hachimi-jio-gan • Kampo medicine ABSTRACTOriental medicines often assist patients who cannot be treated with Western medicines. Although the exact mechanisms of oriental medicines are not known, their clinical usefulness has been proven in various diseases, including geriatric syndrome. In this review we explain progress in oriental medicine and how oriental medicines are effective in treating geriatric syndrome. Accepted for publication 2 June 2005. |