中西医结合交叉创新！这个关于肠道健康的江苏省高水平中医药重点学科建设项目正式启动

Core Viewpoint - The Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission and the Jiangsu Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine have announced the inclusion of the "Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Gut Microecology" as a key discipline, marking a significant breakthrough for Jiangsu Second Hospital in the field of interdisciplinary construction in traditional Chinese medicine [1] Group 1 - The "Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Gut Microecology" is a new interdisciplinary field developed by Jiangsu Second Hospital's Department of Anorectal Surgery, reflecting the hospital's strong foundation in this area [1] - The department has conducted over 300 cases of gut microbiota transplantation since around 2018, discovering its effects on difficult-to-treat metabolic diseases and drug resistance in cancer patients [1] - The emphasis on integrative medicine is rooted in historical texts, with modern applications including the incorporation of various traditional Chinese medicines to enhance treatment efficacy [2] Group 2 - The project will focus on three core areas: the impact of gut microecology on targeted drugs and immunotherapy, the regulatory role of traditional Chinese medicine on the gut-brain axis, and the effects of probiotics and fermented traditional Chinese medicine on gut microecology [2] - A project review meeting was held, where experts provided insights on differentiating the project from existing Western clinical research and the potential for developing standards for integrative approaches [3] - The project aims to embody the integration of traditional and modern medicine, emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration and the complete cycle of healthcare from prevention to rehabilitation [3]