In a marvel that has caused quite a stir within the global health profession, a doctor based in Shanghai has crafted a perspective that seems to offer a brand new way of looking at the human body and its diseases. Dr. Today, Li Wei, an accomplished researcher based at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, delivered his research findings at a medical conference in the city.

Derived from his working hypothesis, which has been under construction for more than ten years, Dr. Li disproves several dogmas of medical practice. In its essence, the theory makes the suggestion for a new form of analysis when it comes to the interconnection of the different human body systems and their behavior in response to internal and external conditions. On such a basis, Dr. Li pointed out that this approach could allow for better dealings with chronic diseases and conditions in general.

The innovative point of Dr. Li’s work is that he applied basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine supported by modern scientific approaches to molecular biology and data analysis. Incorporating these different fields, Dr. Li has developed a conceptual map that can make many hitherto inexplicable phenomena of human health and illness understandable.

The theory is also made up of an element known as the systemic resonance which Dr. Li defines the method by which various organs and systems in the human body interact at the cellular level. This idea thus goes a step further the recent discoveries made in the field of epigenetics and goes further to proscribe how these interactions are achieved.

Dr. Li also used several examples which showed how his theory could be used in practice and he presented several case examples. He used one excellent example whereby utilization of his principles resulted into discovery of a new mode of treatment for the patients with autoimmune diseases. The findings, replicated by other investigators, indicated a clear positive trend compared to conventional treatments for a variety of patients.

The attempts to elaborate on Dr. Li’s theory have gained the support of the vast majority of medical practitioners and experts who have described the proposed novel concept as influential and capable of forming a new paradigm in modern medicine. Dr. Immunologist Sarah Johnson, the professor of microbiology and molecular genetics at the Harvard Medical School who had attended the conference, said the accomplishment was nothing short of revolutionary and that it has the potential to revolutionize the field of health care sharply.

Like any revolutionary thought in every branch of science, there has been some reservations about Dr. Li’s theory. There are suggestions by some researchers for conducting wider clinical trials to support the applicability of the theory. Dr. Li also welcomes this scrutiny saying that testing and refining hypotheses is something that is welcomed in science and also brought about by the peer review process.

There is more to Dr Li ’s theory than just the medical health of a community, a nation, or of humanity at large. If correct they could result in alterations to the medical education process of drug development or public health policies. The theory calls for the adoption of a whole systems approach, and this means that many practices that is in use today in healthcare may require reconsideration.

Top members of the medical fraternity in Shanghai support Dr. Li, and several hospitals and research centers have shown a willingness to work with him in conducting other clinical trials. The local government has also promised support and has said it will fund a special research center to work on applications stemming from this theory propounded by Dr. Li.

Science professionals all over the world are now eager to read Dr. Li ‘s full research paper published in a scientific journal. In fact, researchers from all corners of the globe are already preparing to advance and apply his concepts, and could fuel a new generation of medical breakthroughs.

In the case of Shanghai, Dr. Li’s discovery is a much-needed shot in the arm that will help the city achieve its dream of establishing medical research and development hub. It would also help to attract more locals and foreigners alike to come to the city and further solidify it’s place on the international stage.

The general public also buys the idea of Dr. Li’s theory whenever the information gets out into the public domain. Some view it as a source of hope for all the patients having diseases that have not known any efficient cure for years. It should, however, be noted that although experts have lauded the theory for the promising it holds, it will take time to fully test the theory and put its principles to work.

Over the next few months, a spotlight will shine on Shanghai as researchers try to expand on and prove the concepts made by Dr. Li. If, however, his theory is scientifically credible, he may help start a new epoch in medicine, and Shanghai may become its cradle. For one, Dr. Li, his invention at a time when the world is struggling with new-generation health challenges is a testament to the fact that the world is an ever-changing place full of opportunities for anyone willing to innovate.