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¹Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin. shanghongcai@foxmail.com

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Summary

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Integrative medicine (IM) in China has evolved into a distinct academic discipline over 50 years. Future medical development should prioritize basic research in IM, considering its concepts, evolution, and challenges.

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Area of Science:

Integrative Medicine (IM)
Chinese Medicine (CM)
Western Medicine (WM)

Context:

China has developed IM over five decades.
IM is an independent academic discipline with overlaps with CM and WM.
IM is considered the future direction of medicine.

Purpose:

To discuss the development and future direction of IM.
To emphasize the importance of basic research in IM.
To analyze IM's concepts, evolution, achievements, and challenges.

Summary:

Integrative medicine (IM) in China has matured into a distinct academic discipline over 50 years.
IM represents the future of medicine, as stated by Minister CHEN Zhu.
The article stresses the need for basic research in IM, covering its conceptualization, development, and challenges.

Impact:

Highlights the significance of IM as a future medical direction.
Underscores the critical role of basic research in advancing IM.
Provides a framework for understanding IM's multifaceted development and potential.