Complementary and alternative medicine for cancer treatment: magic or fraud?
Journal Title: Traditional Medicine Research - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Quanjian Group, one of biggest health companies in China, is accused of making huge profits by misleading consumers. 18 suspects -- including Shu Yuhui, the largest shareholder of Quanjian Nature Medicine Technology Development Company-- have been arrested by Tianjin prosecutors.
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