"Williams, I invite you to the Scientific Research Association, join us to study ways to deal with this new virus together, let those patients get rid of their suffering and more people survive." Professor George Porter said sincerely.
"Of course, it's my honor." Mu Yang nodded in response.
The atmosphere relaxed a bit, and Professor Potter smiled and said, "I also graduated from Cambridge Medical College. It turns out we are alumni."
"Professor Potter, I hadn't even graduated yet when the war broke out and I ran off to join the military," Mu Yang said with some embarrassment.
"Fighting for one's country is a good thing, your studies can continue, if you intend to continue reading and complete your studies, I can write a letter to the Dean of Cambridge Medical College, we are old friends, I think he will still give me face." Professor Potter said.
"That's really thanks to Professor Potter, I will never stop on the road of seeking knowledge." Murong said a sour word, but it seems that people nowadays like to talk like this.
Professor Potter smiled warmly. He was always pleased to see young people eager to learn, after all they were the future of Britain. "I'll have someone show you to your office, a PA has already been assigned to you. We've got a lot on our plates, there are still so many patients waiting for us to treat."
Mo Yang nodded in respect and bid farewell before leaving.
As the staff of seven or eight arrived at the door of an office, Mu Yang opened the door and saw a person sitting inside, someone familiar.
"Elfer, it's actually you." Murong said in surprise.
"Yes, Mr. Williams, it's me, I'm now your assistant. In fact, I should thank you even more, or else I wouldn't have made it to the Academy of Sciences, this is the temple of science, a place I've always dreamed of." Elfr said with some excitement.
Muyang quickly got into his role and began joining the research team of the Academy of Sciences to study the treatment of this new type of influenza, of course, he is still a newcomer now.
Muyang's joining of the team does not mean he has joined the Academy, it is not like that. He was just borrowed and is not an academician, nor does he have a title. To say now, he is only a peripheral member.
Now, more than a dozen academicians and scholars are crowded together discussing and researching, while Muyang can only sit in the lowest position and listen.
"Physical cooling methods, such as alcohol and ice packs, are ineffective. The patient's body temperature will quickly rebound, but we have no choice but to use these methods to temporarily alleviate the patient's high fever."
"Traditional treatment methods are ineffective, and the patient's main symptoms include high fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle soreness, pneumonia, eventually leading to respiratory distress and death. What is even more puzzling is that adult men between 20 and 50 years old, who should have the strongest resistance, are instead more susceptible to illness and have the highest mortality rate, which is truly baffling."
"These are the statistics from London's hospitals yesterday, gentlemen. Yesterday alone 218 people died, and in one week all of Paris has lost nearly a thousand dead, with the death toll rising. And this is just the number for one city, London - what about the whole of Britain? The thought sends shivers down your spine."
"Gentlemen, we must come up with a viable treatment as soon as possible. The whole of Britain is now in a state of panic. This is a war, a war without smoke, but the number of deaths is no less than that of a great war." said Professor Porter.
The crowd in the venue fell into a brief silence.
"My laboratory is developing a new drug, hoping it will be effective, but I need time, at least half a year." A scholar shrugged and said helplessly.
"We don't have that much time."
"Let's continue with the original treatment method and try increasing the dosage of the medication."
"This is a method worth trying."
"By the way, we have a newcomer here. Why doesn't Mr. Williams share his opinion? I heard he has successful cases in treating this type of influenza." said an academician with thick-rimmed glasses.
"That's exactly what I wanted to say, Mr. Williams, now it's your turn to give us your suggestions," said Dr. Potter.
Finally, someone thought of Mu Yang. Mu Yang stood up calmly, nodded to everyone present and said: "Firstly, we must fully recognize the horror of this disease and cannot treat it as a common cold."
"Yes, we've already realized that." someone excused themselves by saying.
"I define this flu as a plague. To deal with the plague, we must first take preventive measures and isolation. We need to come up with a comprehensive approach to alleviate or stop the spread of the plague."
Muyang began his performance.
"First, disinfect all places, lime water is a very effective disinfectant. Second, people in the epidemic area must wear masks and wash their hands frequently. Third, all items need to be disinfected at high temperatures, boiled in water above 60 degrees for 30 minutes, and clothing and bedding should be exposed to sunlight for at least 48 hours. Fourth, isolate all patients, do not allow contact with others, reduce cross-infection, and doctors in the epidemic area must wear protective clothing, masks, and gloves when working. Fifth, ventilate and illuminate indoor spaces, maintain..."
Muyang spoke a whole bunch of nonsense, and the listeners were all bewildered.
"Mr. Williams, are these all defensive measures? Is there no treatment?" someone asked.
"Dr. Dole, what I'm going to say next is about the treatment issue, I don't know if everyone has an understanding of China's traditional Chinese medicine," said Mu Yang, glancing around at everyone.
The people present looked at each other, some shook their heads, some remained silent, and only a very small number of two people said they had heard of traditional Chinese medicine, but did not understand the specific methods.
"The last case I treated successfully was with traditional Chinese medicine, of course, combined with some other methods, a mix of our modern medicine and TCM, which cured Colonel Allen," said Mu Yang.
"Can traditional Chinese medicine, using boiled black medicinal water made from grass roots and tree bark, really have such an effect?" someone asked with doubt, and it was those two academicians who had some understanding of traditional Chinese medicine who raised the question, while others were truly clueless about traditional Chinese medicine.
"China has a population of 400 million, with a 5,000-year-old culture. From ancient times to the present, they have been using traditional herbal medicine made from tree bark and roots to treat illnesses, sometimes with very good results. Of course, I'm not saying that Chinese medicine is superior to Western medicine, but rather that they have different medical theories and methods that can broaden our horizons, right? As for the effectiveness, why don't we give it a try?" said Mu Yang.
Many people nodded in agreement after hearing what Mu Yang had to say.
Mu Yang was secretly delighted in his heart, and his first step seemed to have had some effect.
In this world, can traditional Chinese medicine make a name for itself? He doesn't know, but he has confidence. Let Europeans re-recognize traditional Chinese medicine; it's not witchcraft, but also can cure diseases and save people.