Key result
Pulse diagnosis using 5 criteria for liver abnormality showed a high correlation with abnormal liver tests (kappa = 0.64, p < 0.0002).
Why the study?
Does pulse diagnosis correlate with standard liver tests in patients with possible liver problems?
Population
85 patients presenting to the hospital for liver and gall-bladder problems
Comparison
Pulse diagnosis using 5 criteria for liver… vs Standard liver tests and ultrasound scanning
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports further study of pulse diagnosis; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Observational (n=85)
Does pulse diagnosis correlate with standard liver tests in patients with possible liver problems?
Effect estimate: kappa = 0.64
p-value: p=< 0.0002
Pulse diagnosis shows a significant correlation with standard liver tests, suggesting potential physiological and pathological relevance of meridian theory.
Lu et al. (1996) conducted an observational in Liver and gall-bladder problems (n=85). Pulse diagnosis vs. Liver tests and ultrasound scanning was evaluated on Correlation between pulse diagnosis and abnormal liver tests (kappa = 0.64, p=< 0.0002). Pulse diagnosis using 5 criteria for liver abnormality showed a high correlation with abnormal liver tests (kappa = 0.64, p < 0.0002).