The difference was that modern medicine’s approach was followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, while traditional medicine, by acupuncture and medication. On the traditional medicine side, the practitioners used home remedy-like, anti-cancer herbs as medicine. The practitioners also tried to evaluate the patient’s mental state and told the patients that the surgery was very successful and that the patients would recover after a few days of rest. This was to maintain the patient’s happy mood.After a week, radiotherapy and chemotherapy were more effective, but traditional medicine seemed to have more potential in the future, so modern medicine won by five points. In addition, the leukemia group and the rheumatism group both scored the same. The last group was those with cervical vertebrae problems.
The two cervical vertebrae patients were in the same serious condition and had been paralyzed for many years. All kinds of bodily functions degenerated, and the cervical disc herniation pressed on the nerves, causing the patients to feel dizzy, narrow cerebrovascular vessels, thrombosis, and a series of other problems. Modern medicine’s approach was to treat the patient with a stent that opened up the blood vessels and they operated on the protruding part of the disks.
After the surgeries, the patient could get out of bed and walk freely on the third day. At present, the patient could move like normal people. However, because the patient’s cervical vertebrae and lumbar vertebrae had undergone surgery, the patient could not do heavy work for the rest of their life and was at risk of being paralyzed again at any time. Moreover, there would be pain from time to time at the spots on the patient’s lower back and neck that had undergone surgery.
Traditional medicine’s treatment was very effective. On the day the bones were set, the patient could sit up. The patient could then begin to get out of bed by the second day. On the third day, the patient could walk slowly along the bed. At present, the pressure on the patient’s nerves had gradually eased, and the symptoms of dizziness had also improved. As long as the patient could hold on for a few more months, he could completely recover. He could still do heavy work, just like before.
In this group, modern medicine scored 80 points, while traditional medicine scored 95 points. Seeing this comparison, the people who bet on traditional medicine cheered. Some of them even hugged their heads and cried. The host smiled and said, “Alright, let’s welcome our medical expert, Master Joseph Quigley, to announce the final results!” Hearing the final result, everyone fell silent. Although they could almost see the results, they were still worried about any sudden changes.
Hence, everyone stared at Joseph. Joseph said into the microphone in front of him, “I’m honored to participate in this medical exchange between the traditional and the modern. Looking at their treatment methods and treatment effects, I’m extremely emotional. Indeed, the new generation surpasses the old, and in time, replaces the old. “Seeing this result, I’m also gratified and excited. The younger generation will surpass us in time. Good! Very good!
“It’s true. Although I didn’t place any bets, I’m especially excited to see such an outcome. I think the young people in our country are really amazing. They’ve picked up what our generation lost.” “Yes, not only traditional medicine, but also our national studies. Really, I don’t think our children should learn any foreign languages, We should set up a series of courses like traditional medicine, national studies, swimming, and punching techniques. Let our children learn the true treasures of our country while strengthening their bodies.”
Everyone chatted away.
There were many people betting. Now that the results were out, some were happy, while others were worried. Some cried tears of joy, while others wailed in grief. People’s joys and sorrows were different. They stood on different sides and felt different. Henry brought a few assistants to settle the accounts for everyone. After settling the accounts, they would start to split the money. At this moment, Gwen’s expression was very ugly. She never expected that modern medicine would lose. She had also lost tens of millions in the bet.
Back then, she had said that Annalise had placed too few bets. Annalise had even said that she was afraid that Gwen would not be able to pay up. Now, she felt like she had been slapped in the face. However, at the thought that she could become a disciple of Joseph’s disciple soon, her expression softened a little. She felt terrible. She had to think of something happy to calm herself down. As she was thinking, she heard Joseph say into the microphone, “Today, I have something else to announce to everyone!” Gwen’s expression turned even better.
As long as she successfully became Quigley Enterprise’s disciple, she figured that her father would probably. not blame her for losing tens of millions. Joseph announced loudly, “Annalise Barton is my personal disciple and also my youngest and proudest. Although she is only 20 years old this year, she has studied medicine for 13 years. She has good comprehension, is diligent, and has already obtained a master’s degree in medicine. In the future, she will live in Jadeborough. Please take care of her!” Gwen felt her head buzzing….
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