Luxembourg boasts a strategically advantageous geographical location, a robust economic foundation, and an open cultural environment, all of which serve as essential pillars for the promotion of TCM. Its population is diverse and enjoys a significantly high average life expectancy; however, it faces notable health challenges such as chronic diseases, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, and an aging population. The citizens benefit from extensive medical coverage, access to high-quality healthcare services, and substantial public investment in healthcare. Modern medicine forms the backbone of its healthcare system while traditional therapies, such as acupuncture and moxibustion, play a complementary role as alternative treatments. The development of TCM in Luxembourg has been influenced by neighboring countries, promoted by TCM experts, and supported by the government. At present, TCM is mainly regulated in Luxembourg based on modern medical regulations and relevant EU standards. Its clinical application in health care and chronic disease management has become increasingly important. Relevant education and training are also gradually promoted through international cooperation with the support of the government. It is suggested to promote the establishment of relevant legal norms of local TCM; promote the service and application of TCM to continuously adapt to market demand and sustainable development; increase support to deepen the research and education of TCM, and realize the in-depth promotion and application of TCM in Luxembourg and even in Europe.

Objective To investigate the effect and safety of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in elderly patients.Methods 103 consecutive patients with STEMI treated by primary PCI were divided into two groups according to the age:the elderly group [aged≥65 years,with a mean age of (75.7 ±6.2) years(n =49],the non-elderly group [aged＜65 years,with a mean age of (43.0±8.6) years(n =54].Clinical characteristics,complications related to PCI procedure and success rate were analyzed,and major cardiovascular events (MACE) were followed up for(5.7 ± 1.2) months.Results The proportion of female,patients with Killip ≥ Ⅲ,three vessels disease and higher level of serum brain natriuretic peptide were higher in elderly group than in non-elderly group (all P＜0.05).No significant difference was observed between the two groups in success rate and complications of PCI procedure (both P＞0.05).Patients were followed up for (5.7± 1.2) months.The in-hospital and one-month mortalities were higher in elderly group than in non-elderly group [8.2％ (4 cases)vs.0％ (0 case),10.2％(5 cases) vs.0 ％ (0 case),respectively,all P＜0.05].There was no significant difference in six-month mortality and MACE between the two groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that Killip ≥ Ⅲ was related with the increase of one-month mortality in patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI,whereas age was not.Conclusions Primary PCI is effective and safe in elderly patients with STEMI.

AIM: To investigate the effect and mechanism of Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) on the amelioration of hepatic insulin resistance in high fat-fed mouse model.METHODS: C57BL/6J mice (n=26) were divided into three groups randomly: C group (an animal model for control, n=10); IR group ( an animal model of insulin resistance, n=8) and IA group (an animal model in high-fat diet with APS treatment for12 weeks, 700mg?kg-1?d-1, ig). High-fat diet was used to induce the formation of insulin resistant. The parameters and insulin sensitivity of the animals were observed. The pathological features of the liver were presented through microscope and TEM. The expression changes of hepatic GSK3? were measured by Western blotting.RESULTS: In this study, the fat-fed mouse model of insulin resistance was established successfully. The mice in IA group responded to the 12-week APS therapy with a significant decrease in the level of blood glucose, plasma insulin, body weight, hepatic TG/FFA and improved glucose tolerance compared with those in IR group. In addition, the expression and the activity of GSK3? were lower in IA group (vs IR group,P

Objective To investigate the ameliorative effect and a mechanism of APS on the hepatic steatosis in diabetic KKAy mice.Methods KKAy and C57BL/6J mice were respectively seperated into KK and K+A(n=8)as well as C and C+A(n=10)groups.Blood and hepatic biochemical parameters were observed.Insulin sensitivity was analyzed by OGTT & HOMA-IR.Hepatic pathological changes were presented through microscope and TEM.The expressions of hepatic GSK3? and insulin-induced Ser9GSK3? were performed by Western blot.Results With 8-week APS therapy in K+A group,the levels of blood glucose and hepatic TG and FFA were decreased,insulin sensitivity was improved,the hepatic steatosis was significantly alleviated(P