Accessed at 21 Oct, 2010, [http://www.wpro.who.int/publications/PUB_9789290612487.htm], Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Society: Acupuncture and Moxibustion. 7, pp. J. Wheeler, B. Coppock, and C. Chen, Does the burning of moxa (Artemisia vulgaris) in traditional Chinese medicine constitute a health hazard? Acupuncture in Medicine, vol. 4, pp. This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd. and transmitted securely. 13, no. Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Thus, considerable uncertainty about the value of moxibustion for these indications persists. Involvement of cytokines and monoamines, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, vol. CAS 41, no. Would you like email updates of new search results? Some evidence of the risks of moxibustion has been found in these cases. Below are the links to the authors original submitted files for images. M. T. Lin, Heatstroke-induced cerebral ischemia and neuronal damage. Although the evidence-based efficacy of moxibustion needs to be further clarified, the mechanisms by which moxibustion may work include temperature-related and nontemperature-related ones. WebGenerally, Moxibustion is used to prevent and treat illnesses by applying heat. Bookshelf 817820, 2010. Lin JG, editor. 2, pp. Data were extracted by two In addition to the above, LSTS has been used in combination with the oral administration of geranylgeranylacetone in order to bring about tolerance of I/R injury to rat livers [43]. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the The inhibition of NO production by moxa smoke is probably due to both an inhibition of iNOS expression and an inhibition of radical scavenging activity [67]. 347, no. We recommend to follow the CONSORT guidelines when designing clinical trials of moxibustion [17]. 407, no. Li X, Hu J, Wang X, Zhang H, Liu J: Moxibustion and other acupuncture point stimulation methods to treat breech presentation: a systematic review of clinical trials. An overview of systematic reviews. 2011;11:124. To avoid difficulties with respect to data interpretation when there are moxibustion-induced multisensory stimulations, Chiu et al. Chin Med. Policy Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea, Division of Standard Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea, Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK, You can also search for this author in SRs on moxibustion have stated their studies to be limited by the often poor quality of the primary data. When analyzed by Western blotting and RT-PCR, the LSTS-induced HSP70 expression was determined to be de novo synthesis in the liver [31]. [Regularities of acupoint combinations and characteristics of core acupoint application for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of mammary gland hyperplasia based on complex network analysis]. It can be used to promote circulation over areas of chronic pain or muscle tension. Moxibustion is another therapeutic method in traditional Chinese medicine, and it commonly goes concurrently with acupuncture, explains acupuncturist Thuy Kim Nguyen, DAOM, LAc. Article Our aim was to provide a critical evaluation and summary of these data. demonstrated that LSTS at the LR 14 acupoint induced HSP70 expression in the liver, but not in the heart. M. S. Lee, J. W. Kang, and E. Ernst, Does moxibustion work? demonstrated that virtually 100% of Chinese acupuncture trials are positive [16], which seems to be equally applied to moxibustion, an acupuncture-like intervention. J Clin Epidemiol. Google Scholar. 10.1142/S0192415X10008275. 1998, 19 (2): 159-166. 2012, Article ID 168393, 6 pages, 2012. PubMed 1, pp. 280, no. There is consensus that both the evidence-based efficacy of moxibustion and the level of patient safety of moxibustion need to be explored in more detail in order to clarify the usefulness and applicability of this ancient technique [75, 76]. To be included, the SR had to be concerned specifically with the effectiveness of moxibustion and include evidence from at least two controlled clinical trials. 12, pp. 22, no. 14461456, 1995. In conclusion, this overview of SRs suggests that moxibustion is effective for correcting breech presentation, whereas for other conditions, the evidence does not reach a firm conclusion because of several limitations. It therefore seems fair to say that the value of moxibustion is not well-documented for any of these conditions. SRs have been criticised for being often unable to provide specific guidance. These materials all produced similar spectra, which were quite different from those detected when slices of various control materials (cucumber and carrot) were used [70]. Thus, preconditioned LSTS at the peripheral acupoints LR 14 and PC 6 of animals is able to induce visceral HSP70 expression and to protect the liver and the heart against ischemia-reperfusion injury. 95, no. Park JE, Lee SS, Lee MS, Choi SM, Ernst E. Adverse events of moxibustion: a systematic However, it is not yet possible to assess the safety level of moxibustion therapy, and the quality of the included literature is low, so rigorous studies are warranted. 343, no. The effectiveness of moxibustion for the treatment of functional constipation: a randomized, sham-controlled, patient blinded, pilot clinical trial. 38, no. 6, pp. Methods We conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial involving 110 patients with KOA who met the inclusion criteria. & Ernst, E. Does moxibustion work? S. V. Narayanan, K. R. Dave, and M. A. Perez-Pinzon, Ischemic preconditioning and clinical scenarios, Current Opinion in Neurology, vol. How does moxibustion possibly work? The results suggest that LSTS preconditioning protects the animals with respect to neuromuscular plasticity when there is tourniquet-induced neuromuscular injury [34]. Moxa can be placed in a moxa box to warm an area like the back or the lower abdomen. eCollection 2022. Z. Xiaoxiang, Jinger moxibustion for treatment of cervical vertigoa report of 40 cases, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, vol. 282, no. Therefore, considerable uncertainty remains about the therapeutic value of moxibustion. The most common acupuncture point for moxibustion treatment for breech babies is BL 67, located beside the outer corner of the fifth toenail. It is against this background that this review of published work on the potential value of acupuncture and moxibustion in the clinical management of ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease is undertaken. Direct moxibustion is defined as application of moxa sticks onto or above the destined acupoints on the body surface, while indirect moxibustion is the application of herbs (mugwort, ginger, etc.) Preconditioned somatothermal stimulation on median nerve territory increases myocardial heat shock protein 70 and protects rat hearts against ischemia-reperfusion injury. However, gait stride length, compound motor action potential, and the level of serum creatine phosphokinase MM isoenzyme were found to be significantly improved on the eighth day when there had been one or two doses of LSTS preconditioning compared to the situation without LSTS preconditioning. Moxibustion For Breech Baby & How Does It Work? The fact that preconditioning LSTS at these two acupoints protect the heart and the liver against subsequent I/R injury, respectively, supports the concept that preconditioning LSTS at peripheral acupoints is a remote preconditioning technique. [Review on skin temperature of acupoints]. What moxa smells like? LSTS at the PC 6 acupoint induces myocardial but not hepatic HSP70 expression, while LSTS at the LR 14 acupoint induces hepatic but not myocardial HSP70 expression. M. S. Lee, T. Y. Choi, J. E. Park, S. S. Lee, and E. Ernst, Moxibustion for cancer care: a systematic review and meta-analysis, BMC Cancer, vol. Similarly, SRs of moxibustion should abide by the PRISMA guidelines to reduce the risk of bias [18]. Lee, M.S., Kang, J. WebBackground Several systematic reviews (SRs) have assessed the effectiveness of moxibustion for a range of conditions, often with contradictory conclusions. S. J. Li, Y. N. Wu, Y. Kang et al., Noninvasive limb ischemic preconditioning protects against myocardial I/R injury in rats, Journal of Surgical Research, vol. 36, pp. However, proteins related to energy production and inflammation, such as glycogen synthase kinase-3, interleukin-1 converting enzyme (ICE), natural killer cell protease, and tumor necrosis factor receptors, were found to change in expression to a greater degree in response to EA treatment than to LSTS treatment. Collectively, these facts limit the conclusiveness of SRs on moxibustion, thereby leaving a level of uncertainty. People in Western countries are more familiar with acupuncture, while moxibustion is less popular, partially due to the paucity of scientific studies. 2430, 2010. These studies included a wide range of conditions, including cancer [11], ulcerative colitis [10], stroke rehabilitation [12], several pain conditions [13], constipation [14], hypertension [15] and breech presentation [79]. 19, no. In addition, when moxibustion stimulation at the ST 25 acupoint was carried to treat animal ulcerative colitis, Wang et al. D. M. Hau, J. C. Wu, Y. H. Chang, and J. T. Hwang, Effects of moxibustion on cellular immunocompetence of -irradiated mice, American Journal of Chinese Medicine, vol. People in the Western countries are more familiar with acupuncture; in contrast, moxibustion has remained less popular, perhaps partially due to the paucity of relevant scientific studies. WebIn arthritic rats, moxibustion at acupoint shen shu (BL 23) could lighten local inflammatory reaction, eliminate swelling, prevent or reduce polyarthritises, maintain weight and shorten WebMoxibustion works best when started at 33-34 weeks. However, evidence-based studies of the efficacy of LSTS as well as safety studies are needed using large-scaled clinical trials in order that this ancient Chinese technique can pass muster with Western scientists. 105110, 2011. Acupoint LR 14 is innervated by the seventh intercostal nerve, and PC 6 is innervated by the median nerve; these have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of hepatobiliary and heart disease, respectively. WebDoes moxibustion have side effects? Accessibility 42, no. Since the late 20th century, it has been suggested that moxibustion increases fetal activity during the treatment period, cephalic presentation after the treatment period, and cephalic presentation at delivery [6, 1517]. Our analysis confirms this view. 4, pp. 46, no. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1, pp. WebA book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. S. L. Chang, J. G. Lin, T. C. Chi, I. M. Liu, and J. T. Cheng, An insulin-dependent hypoglycaemia induced by electroacupuncture at the Zhongwan (CV12) acupoint in diabetic rats, Diabetologia, vol. Whether or not it's safe to practice moxibustion at home depends on who you ask. Burris, for example, says although she's aware other practitioners give their patients moxibustion sticks to use at home, her practice advises against it. 2010 Nov 5;3:284. doi: 10.1186/1756-0500-3-284. Several lines of evidence support the idea that NO plays an important role in the gastrointestinal system and acts as a neurotransmitter in nonadrenergic, noncholinergic, or nitrergic neurons of the peripheral nervous system [36, 37]. The .gov means its official. 108113, 2012. 2009, 4: 4-10.1186/1749-8546-4-4. 30, no. J. H. Chiu, M. S. Chung, H. C. Cheng et al., Different central manifestations in response to electroacupuncture at analgesic and nonanalgesic acupoints in rats: a manganese-enhanced functional magnetic resonance imaging study, Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, vol. Privacy The mechanism of moxibustion in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome may be related to neuroendocrine, immune inflammation, energy metabolism and so on. 2, pp. Full-text available. D. M. Hau and J. Chun, Comparison of therapy on experimental tumor with smoking-moxibustion and nonsmoking-moxibustion, Annual Report of Chinese Medicine, vol. Yang Z, Zhou M, Wang X, Zhao Y, Chen Z, Lan Y, Xu T, Zhao Y, Zhao L. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. THE DEFINITIVE WORK By M. G Hibbard - Hardcover *Mint* (#185793957821) e***v (79) - Feedback left by "Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion" does not attempt to be a step by step "how to" manual in a strict sense. 33, no. Acupuncture or moxibustion, either alone or in combination, can be applied when treating patients with a wide range of diseases [1]. Chen Y. 157166, 1999. Thus, as pointed out above, our overview highlights areas of research in which investment in further clinical trials would be fruitful. 2010, 8 (1): 18-10.1186/1741-7015-8-18. Implications for Nursing and Health Policy . For one particular condition, breech presentation, three SRs were available [79]. 175189, 1997. 8907, pp. between moxa sticks and the acupoints. 1, pp. However, meta-analysis of a large number of investigations over the past two decades has failed to demonstrate that moxibustion effectively produces cephalic inversion during breech presentation [1820] or is a useful treatment for stroke [21], hypertension [22], rheumatic conditions [23], ulcerative colitis [24], constipation [25], pain relief [26], and cancer support [27]. 1, pp. Moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. Mugwort is an excellent material for lighting on fire. 1, no. 2022 Aug 20;15:2465-2479. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S374564. Previous studies have demonstrated that moxibustion is effective when used to treat cervical vertigo [7], dysmenorrheal [8], chemotherapy-induced leucopenia [9], and various emergency conditions [10]. The fluctuation in temperature brought about by the LSTS was designed to make a temperature increase and decrease in relation to the critical point of 42C, so that the heat-sensitive neural transmission would not be tolerated. World Health, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, World Health Organization, 1980. World Health. 6, p. 367, 2006. J. H. Chiu, How is the motility of gastrointestinal sphincters modulated by acupmoxa? in Acupuncture: Is There a Physiological Basis? Introduction Our objective was to compare the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese moxibustion to that of sham moxibustion in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) pain. PubMed This work was supported by Grants from the National Science Council, Taiwan (NSC 95-2320-B-010-044-MY3, NSC 97-2627-B-010-008-, NSC 98-2320-B-010-012-MY3, and NSC 101-2320-B-010-051-MY3). PubMed Central Ten SRs met our inclusion criteria, which related to the following conditions: cancer, ulcerative colitis, stroke rehabilitation, constipation, hypertension, pain conditions and breech presentation. Stroke. N. Chau, Moxibustion burns, Journal of Hospital Medicine, vol. [10] Herbal medicine [ edit] hanyak (traditional medicine) Doctor's office in folk village in pre-modern Korea. Methods Electronic searches were conducted to locate all SRs of moxibustion for any condition. Such mild heat stimulation of the acupoint induces little skin damage, in contrast to the burning effect of moxibustion, but does provoke mild oxidative stress in the viscera. M. S. Lee, T. Y. Choi, J. E. Park, and E. Ernst, Effects of moxibustion for constipation treatment: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials, Chinese Medicine, vol. 250255, 1999. 715720, 2007. WebMoxibustion (known as moxa for short) is a Chinese medicine technique that uses high quality, dried, and aged mugwort wool and lights it on top of strategic points in order to get a therapeutic effect. 1, pp. WebMoxibustion is a technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to turn a breech baby to head first, usually around 3436 weeks of pregnancy. Moxibustion is a treatment within traditional Chinese medicine. 125, no. 215223, 2010. N. Li, Y. Mao, C. Deng, and X. Zhang, Separation and identification of volatile constituents in Artemisia argyi flowers by GC-MS with SPME and steam distillation, Journal of Chromatographic Science, vol. Funding to pay the Open Access publication charge for this article was provided by KIOM (K10251). 30, no. 3-4, pp. Based on evidence from the currently available SRs, the effectiveness of moxibustion has been demonstrated for several conditions; however, due to the poor quality of the primary studies, there remains considerable uncertainty. Crossref. 43, no. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi, and maintain general health. Moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The practice expels cold and warms the meridians, which leads to smoother flow of blood and qi. 6, pp. 2003 Mar;125(3):678-85. doi: 10.1067/mtc.2003.29. J. J. Yang, L. H. Sun, Y. F. She, J. J. Ge, X. H. Li, and R. J. Zhang, Influence of ginger-partitioned moxibustion on serum NO and plasma endothelin-1 contents in patients with primary dysmenorrhea of cold-damp stagnation type, Zhen Ci Yan Jiu, vol. Conventional application of moxibustion evokes multiple sensory stimulations, including temperature, pressure, pain, touch, and smoke stimuli. Before When the traditional moxibustion technique is carried out, many herbs, including Artemisia argyi leaf and ginger, are widely used between the moxa sticks and the skin surface. 1997;22(3-4):175189. 27, no. An official website of the United States government. Three SRs relating to ulcerative colitis [10], constipation [14] and hypertension [15] were of poor quality, and all relied on a small number of flawed studies. 2022. M. S. Lee, B. C. Shin, J. I. Kim, C. H. Han, and E. Ernst, Moxibustion for stroke rehabilitation: systematic review, Stroke, vol. 9, pp. Such sublethal damage is similar to that observed when ischemia preconditioning is carried out, and this seems to protect subsequent I/R injury [57, 58]. A growing body of evidence suggests acupuncture may adjust visceral function and modulate immune response via a Somatovisceral mechanism [4451]. X. N. Cheng, Ed., Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Foreign Languages, Beijing, China, 1987. The burning of the moxa stick stimulates Bladder point 67 which has a tonifying, warming, and rising effect that promotes fetal movement and activity. "Acupmoxa" is a hybrid word of "acupuncture" and "moxibustion" that more closely resembles the Chinese ideograph for this treatment. However, evidence-based efficacy and safety studies involving large-scaled clinical trials are needed in order that this approach will pass muster with Western scientists. R. P. Dhond, N. Kettner, and V. Napadow, Neuroimaging acupuncture effects in the human brain, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, vol. M. Mazur, A. Stepie, J. Pawlus et al., Influence of somatovisceral reflexes activation (TENS) on gallblader emptying in chole-lithiasis patients, Folia Medica Cracoviensia, vol. WebA book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Based on evidence from the currently available SRs, the effectiveness of moxibustion has been Moxibustion has a regulating effect on blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels. W. F. Ganong, in Review of Medical Physiology, W. F. Ganong, Ed., pp. J. H. Chiu, Y. L. Kuo, W. Y. Lui, C. W. Wu, and C. Y. Hong, Somatic electrical nerve stimulation regulates the motility of sphincter of Oddi in rabbits and cats: evidence for a somatovisceral reflex mediated by cholecystokinin, Digestive Diseases and Sciences, vol. PubMedGoogle Scholar. 1238C of Excerpta Medica International Congress Series, ICS, 1073, pp. 117125, 2008. PubMed PMID: 21054851; PubMed Central 2009, 201 (3): 241-259. Lee MS, Choi TY, Park JE, Lee SS, Ernst E: Moxibustion for cancer care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Each stick costs about $1.00 and can be used more than once. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. Kim JI, Choi JY, Lee H, Lee MS, Ernst E: Moxibustion for hypertension: a systematic review. 5, pp. Cite this article. 3, article 284, 2010. 7, pp. A possible explanation for how moxibustion works is that the heat stimulates acupuncture points, which increases qi circulation and relieves qi stagnation, leading to an improved disease state [2]. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. How does moxibustion therapy work? Manganese-enhanced functional magnetic resonance imaging was performed in Sprague-Dawley rats after EA (a) at acupoint LI 4 and LSTS (b) at acupoint GB 24. Furthermore, when animals were preconditioned with one dose of LSTS at the right LR 14 acupoint (7th intercostal nerve territory), followed by subsequent I/R injury to the liver, there were a significant decrease in liver enzymes (ALT/AST) and a significant decrease in malonyldialdehyde (MDA) formation when compared to animals without prior LSTS treatment or to animals with three doses of LSTS treatment [39]. Acupmoxa is a hybrid word of acupuncture and moxibustion that more closely resembles the Chinese ideograph for this treatment. WebAlthough the evidence-based efficacy of moxibustion needs to be further clarified, the mechanisms by which moxibustion may work include temperature-related and Careers. 1, pp. When animals were preconditioned with three doses of LSTS at the left PC 6 acupoint (median nerve territory) and this was followed by subsequent I/R injury to the heart, there was a significant decrease in the creatine kinase level of the heart, a significant decrease in the duration of arrhythmia, and a significant decrease in the mortality rate as well as improved mitochondrial respiratory functioning when compared to animals without prior LTST preconditioning [31]. 4, pp. 12, pp. Chinese traditional hot moxibustion therapy, Artemisia argyi heating by heating bags, Able to promote blood The results showed that EA induced activation of pain-modulation nuclei such as the periaqueductal grey (PAG); however, in contrast, LSTS did not induce such activation. 41, no. This review does not consider the mechanism by which they may be effective, particularly as many such studies have been conducted on rodents. 2, pp. 572580, 1997. See this image and copyright information in PMC. It can also be burnt over the point as a moxa roll to indirectly warm the point and meridian. P. J. Pan, R. C. Chan, A. H. Yang, C. L. Chou, Y. F. Cheng, and J. H. Chiu, Protective effects of preconditioned local somatothermal stimulation on neuromuscular plasticity against ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, vol. 27392749, 1998. Peat, Cephalic version by moxibustion for breech presentation, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 1, pp. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. When LSTS was applied onto and 0.5cm above acupoint GB 24, manometry of sphincter of Oddi (SO) showed that the tonic pressure and phasic contraction pressure of this sphincter were decreased. Lee was supported by KIOM (K10251). Moxibustion does not invade the body, nor does it need to bear the toxic and side effects of drug metabolism. 11, no. Several systematic reviews (SRs) have assessed the effectiveness of moxibustion for a range of conditions, often with contradictory conclusions. 2017 Jan 12;37(1):109-114. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.01.029. 233238, 2004. PubMed Central To test the hypothesis that LSTS at peripheral acupoint without contact with the skin surface is able to induce HSP70 expression in the corresponding visceral organ, LSTS was applied onto and above acupoint LR 14 or acupoint PC 6, and the HSP70 gene expression in the liver and heart, respectively, was analyzed by Western blotting and RT-PCR. 157164, 1989. Schulz K, Altman D, Moher D, Consort Group: CONSORT 2010 Statement: updated guidelines for reporting parallel group randomised trials. 2, pp. The moxa applied to this point stimulates heat receptors on the skin, and Debra Betts even points to a medical journal article that states that moxa emits long- wavelength infrared radiation.. 18, no. Various mediators, including nitric oxide (NO) and adenosine in the first few minutes to hours, inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and antioxidants enzymes in the first to fourth days, and de novo synthesized proteins such as HSP in the few days after preconditioning, have all been postulated to protect against I/R injury [5962]. Our searches generated 99 hits, and 10 articles met our inclusion criteria (Figure 1, Table 1) [3, 715]. D. Tiran, Breech presentation: increasing maternal choice, Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery, vol. E. Ernst, Moxibustion for breech presentation, The Journal of the American Medical Association, vol. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Thus, SRs assessing the summary of this evidence may bring clarification. 11861194, 1998. 3, pp. Observation on curative effect of thermal acupuncture needle muscular stimulation therapy for knee osteoarthritis patients. A practitioner burns the herb moxa on or above the skin to warm and stimulate specific points on the Their conclusions were contradictory in several instances. 2023 BioMed Central Ltd unless otherwise stated. T. Y. Choi, T. H. Kim, J. W. Kang, M. S. Lee, and E. Ernst, Moxibustion for rheumatic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Clinical Rheumatology, vol. Lin et al. 4, pp. 620629, 2011. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. 18, no. 186200, 2011. A. P. Wojtovich, S. M. Nadtochiy, P. S. Brookes, and K. Nehrke, Ischemic preconditioning: the role of mitochondria and aging, Experimental Gerontology, vol. Does moxibustion work? Most of the SRs were of good quality, but all had to rely on poor quality primary studies. 10, pp. R. Jin, M. M. Yu, B. X. Zhao, X. T. Fu, Y. G. Chen, and H. Z. Guo, Analysis on chemical compositions of Artemisia Argyi from Qichun of different years and moxa wool refined in different proportions, Zhongguo Zhen Jiu, vol. Lee MS, Choi TY, Kang JW, Lee BJ, Ernst E: Moxibustion for treating pain: a systematic review. 26, no. Furthermore, there is evidence supporting that the hypothesis that the increase in temperature induced by moxibustion increases the permeability of the skin to high molecular compounds [65], as well as acting as an aid to the entry of any topical application of salicylate [66]. As moxibustion is defined as a technique that applies heat to acupoints by burning herbal materials on the body surface, factors such as temperature, smoke, odor, Beijing, China: Foreign Languages; 1987. 774780, 2009. 31, no. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. M. S. Lee, T. Y. 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