Research Paradigms and Methods in Integrated Imaging of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
10.19879/j.cnki.1005-5304.202405256
- VernacularTitle:中西医结合影像学的研究模式和方法
- Author:
Yingjie WU
1
;
Nuan CUI
;
Guojiang XIN
;
Wanghua LIU
;
Weixiong JIAN
;
Hao LIANG
Author Information
1. 湖南中医药大学中医诊断研究所,湖南 长沙 410208;湖南中医药大学中医诊断学湖南省重点实验室,湖南 长沙 410208
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine;
medical imaging;
imaging omics;
research paradigm
- From:
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;32(5):7-12
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The integration of TCM and Western medicine in imaging aims to enrich the sources of diagnostic information by utilizing medical imaging technologies,focusing on key elements such as TCM imaging,Western medical imaging,diseases and TCM syndrome types,thereby facilitating the complementary strengths of both systems.With the advancement of digital imaging and artificial intelligence technologies,various research models and methodologies have emerged.This article discussed the development and application of integrated imaging of traditional Chinese and Western medicine,and proposed three primary research paradigms in this field:Analyzing TCM images(e.g.,tongue and face)through manual or image processing techniques to assist in the diagnosis of Western medical diagnosis;Mapping Western medical imaging signs(e.g.,computed tomography,magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound imaging)to TCM syndrome patterns for objective evidence in TCM diagnosis and treatment;Applying imaging omics to extract and integrate features from both TCM and Western medical images for comprehensive diagnosis.This study reviewed the three paradigms,explained relevant concepts and technologies,and proposed a specific research workflow of integrated imaging omics of traditional Chinese and Western medicine,aiming to provide a reference for innovative development in this field.
