Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan

Biography

Dr. Jau-Min Lin is a distinguished professor at the School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University (CMU) in Taichung, Taiwan. He holds certifications in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine, reflecting his comprehensive medical expertise. Throughout his career, Dr. Lin has been dedicated to medical education and clinical research in TCM, significantly contributing to the integration of traditional and modern medical practices. Dr. Lin's research primarily focuses on the mechanistic studies of acupuncture and moxibustion. He has explored the effects of electroacupuncture on serotonergic neurons in the central nervous system, providing insights into acupuncture analgesia. His work has been instrumental in elucidating the physiological mechanisms underlying acupuncture, thereby enhancing its acceptance and application in modern medicine. In addition to his research, Dr. Lin has played a pivotal role in advancing Taiwan's medical diplomacy through TCM and acupuncture. His efforts have facilitated international collaborations and the global promotion of TCM practices.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Thyroid Eye Disease not Associated with the Risk for Uveitis: A 13-Year Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
  Author(s): Lin CJ*, Tien PT, Lai CT, Chang CH*, Hsia NY, Lin JM, Yang YC, Bair H, Chen HS and Tsai YY
  
  Purpose: To investigate whether patients with thyroid eye disease (TED) are at increased risk of uveitis. Methods: Data was collected from the Taiwan National Health Insurance system and included patients newly diagnosed with TED from 2000 to 2012. The endpoint of interest was a diagnosis of uveitis. Results: 444 patients with TED yielding1,776 matched comparisons revealed that patients with TED were found to have no significantly higher risk for developing uveitis. When comparison of TED and non-TED group was stratified by gender, and age, the association of TED and uveitis was also not significant. Conclusion: TED is characterized as an extraocular inflammatory disease and uveitis is an intraocular inflammation. In the largest study of TED in uveitis to date, our finding.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-7948.20.09.239

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Other relevant publications from this author

• https://internationalforum.bmj.com/taipei/2019/05/30/jaung-geng-lin/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

  The mechanistic studies of acupuncture and moxibustion in Taiwan

  Experimental Acupuncturology