Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Traditional Chinese medicine for oral squamous cell carcinoma: A Bayesian network meta-analysis protocol.
Traditional Chinese medicine is frequently used for malignant tumors in China, but in clinical practice, most practitioners choose appropriate Chinese medicines based on personal experience. In our study, Bayesian network meta-analysis will be used to identify differences in efficacy and safety between diverse traditional Chinese drugs for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). ⋯ The findings will provide reference for evaluating the efficacy and safety of different traditional Chinese medicine for OSCC, and provide a helpful evidence for clinicians to formulate the best adjuvant treatment strategy for OSCC patients.
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Facial spasm causes a lot of troubles to patients daily life and seriously affects their mental and physical health. Relevant studies have shown that fire needle therapy has certain benefits for facial spasm, is an integral part of acupuncture therapy. However, there is no unanimous conclusion. The main purpose of our study is to measure whether fire needle therapy is effective for facial spasm. ⋯ The conclusion of this study will provide evidence for the efficacy of fire needle in the treatment of facial spasm.
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Meta Analysis
Effects of Bushen Huoxue method for female with decreased ovarian reserve: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) is a common reproductive barrier in female. Bushen Huoxue (BSHX) method of TCM is widely applied to treat DOR clinically. The purpose of this study is to provide a systemic and comprehensive evaluation of BSHX in the treatment of DOR. ⋯ This systematic review will provide reliable evidences for clinicians, and help them make decisions in DOR management.
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Meta Analysis
Effect of shenfu injection on microcirculation in shock patients: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Shock is a major public health problem worldwide. At present, the morbidity and mortality of shock patients are relatively high. Vasomotor dysfunction is 1 of the key pathological aspects of shock. Shenfu injection has been widely used for the treatment of shock in China. Pharmacological studies have suggested that Shenfu injection can reduce peripheral circulation resistance and improve microcirculation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect and safety of Shenfu injection on the microcirculation of patients with shock. ⋯ This review provides a clear basis for evaluating the impact of Shenfu injection on the microcirculation of shock patients, as well as the effectiveness and safety of the treatment.
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Meta Analysis
Association of digestive symptoms with severity and mortality of COVID-19: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Gastrointestinal manifestations are common in patients with COVID-19, but the association between specific digestive symptoms and COVID-19 prognosis remains unclear. This study aims to assess whether digestive symptoms are associated with COVID-19 severity and mortality. ⋯ INPLASY202090055.