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View article: Comparative efficacy of commercial Chinese polyherbal preparation for coronary microvascular dysfunction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Comparative efficacy of commercial Chinese polyherbal preparation for coronary microvascular dysfunction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background Commercial Chinese polyherbal preparations (CCPPs) are widely used in China to treat coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). However, the discussion on the best CCPPs continues. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aimed to evalua…
View article: Chinese herbal medicine for patients living with HIV in Guangxi province, China: A propensity score matching analysis of real-world data
Chinese herbal medicine for patients living with HIV in Guangxi province, China: A propensity score matching analysis of real-world data Open
Background From 2004 onwards, the Chinese government has freely offered complimentary Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) to Chinese HIV/AIDS patients, alongside the prescribed first line therapy of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). …
View article: Chinese medicine Phragmites communis (Lu Gen) for acute respiratory tract infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Chinese medicine Phragmites communis (Lu Gen) for acute respiratory tract infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are the most common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with most people experiencing at least one episode per year. Current treatment options are mainly symptomatic therapy. A…
View article: Fermented <i>Ophiocordyceps sinensis</i> mycelium products for preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Fermented <i>Ophiocordyceps sinensis</i> mycelium products for preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials Open
To evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of fermented Ophiocordyceps sinensis mycelium (FOSM) products for preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI). Randomized controlled trials were searched from four C…
View article: Comparative efficacy of different Chinese patent medicines in preventing restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Comparative efficacy of different Chinese patent medicines in preventing restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Open
Background: Chinese patent medicines (CMPs) have curative effectiveness in preventing coronary restenosis. However, the relative efficacy between different CPMs has not been sufficiently investigated. Methods: Randomized clinical trials we…
View article: Cardioprotective Effects of Curcumin Against Diabetic Cardiomyopathies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Studies
Cardioprotective Effects of Curcumin Against Diabetic Cardiomyopathies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Studies Open
View article: Cardioprotective effects of curcumin against myocardial I/R injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical and clinical studies
Cardioprotective effects of curcumin against myocardial I/R injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical and clinical studies Open
Objective: Myocardial ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury is a complex clinical problem that often leads to further myocardial injury. Curcumin is the main component of turmeric, which has been proved to have many cardioprotective effects. H…
View article: Long-term efficacy of biological agents in the treatment of interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Long-term efficacy of biological agents in the treatment of interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Sensitivity analysis: We will consider running sensitivity analysis to identify the robustness and stability of merged results by excluding studies with high risk of bias.
View article: Gynostemma pentaphyllum for dyslipidemia: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Gynostemma pentaphyllum for dyslipidemia: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials Open
Objective: To evaluate the lipid-lowering effect and safety of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (GP) used alone or as adjunctive therapy for dyslipidemia. Methods: Eight databases and three clinical trial registries were searched until January 2022…
View article: Cordyceps preparations for preventing contrast-induced nephropathy: A protocol of systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Cordyceps preparations for preventing contrast-induced nephropathy: A protocol of systematic review of randomized controlled trials Open
Review question / Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of cordyceps preparations as a complementary preventive therapy for Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). Condition being studied: At present, contrast agents ar…
View article: Gynostemma Pentaphyllum for Dyslipidemia: A protocol of Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum for Dyslipidemia: A protocol of Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Review question / Objective: The aim of this systematic review is to compare Chinese herb Gynostemma pentaphyllum with no treatment, placebo, lipid-lowering agents, or other Chinese herbal products that containing red yeast rice extracts t…
View article: Chinese herbal medicine for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with AIDS undergoing antiretroviral treatment: A systematic review of randomized trials
Chinese herbal medicine for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with AIDS undergoing antiretroviral treatment: A systematic review of randomized trials Open
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) for incomplete immune reconstruction in patients with HIV/AIDS. Methods: Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs…
View article: Chinese Herbal Medicine in Incomplete Immune Reconstruction in AIDS Patients Experiencing Antiretroviral Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
Chinese Herbal Medicine in Incomplete Immune Reconstruction in AIDS Patients Experiencing Antiretroviral Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials Open
Review question / Objective: Are Chinese herbal medicines effective and safe for incomplete immune reconstruction in HIV/ A I D S p a t i e n t s w h o e x p e r i e n c e d antiretroviral therapy?Condition being studied: Incomplete immune…
View article: Efficacy and safety of Shenqi Jiangtang Granules plus oral hypoglycemic agent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Efficacy and safety of Shenqi Jiangtang Granules plus oral hypoglycemic agent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus Open
Objective: Shenqi Jiangtang Granules (SQJTG) has been widely used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). But whether there exists sufficient evidence on the efficacy of SQJTG in the treatment of T2DM is unclear. In order t…
View article: Traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19 pandemic and emerging challenges: An online cross-sectional survey in China
Traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19 pandemic and emerging challenges: An online cross-sectional survey in China Open
We found evidence of widespread use of infection control behaviours, modern medicines and TCM for treatment and prevention of COVID-19 and other respiratory symptoms. Larger scale studies are warranted, including a more representative samp…
View article: Clinical thoughts on treatment of reflux esophagitis from shaoyin heat transformation
Clinical thoughts on treatment of reflux esophagitis from shaoyin heat transformation Open
Reflux esophagitis (RE) is a common chronic refractory disease, principally manifested as acid regurgitation and scorching sensation. The recurrence of its symptoms has seriously affected the quality of life of patients and their families.…