Medicine
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Salvianolic acids (SA) has been widely used for the treatment of acute cerebral infarction (ACI) combined with basic western medicine therapy in China. This study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SA on ACI treatment and its influence on neurological functions, activity of daily living, and cognitive functions. ⋯ SA combined with basic western medicine treatment could promote neurological functions, daily living activities, and cognitive functions recovery of ACI patients. Although SA increased the risk of adverse events occurrence, these adverse events were easily controlled or disappeared spontaneously.
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Meta Analysis
Efficacy of bimatoprost for the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bimatoprost has been reported to treat primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) effectively. However, up-to-date, no systematic review has specifically addressed the efficacy and safety of bimatoprost for the treatment of POAG. Therefore, this study will propose to appraise the efficacy and safety of bimatoprost for the treatment of POAG. ⋯ INPLASY202040118.
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Meta Analysis
Acupuncture therapy on postoperative nausea and vomiting in abdominal operation: A Bayesian network meta analysis.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication after surgery. However, drugs cannot prevent it completely, and acupuncture therapy shows the potential in preventing PONV, yet the best choice hasn't been demonstrated. ⋯ Both pairwise and network meta analysis showed acupuncture therapy was superior to placebo and usual care. Different acupuncture therapy regimens may have advantages in different aspects. And compared with POV, PON seems easier to control. Research results may provide guidance for the prevention of PONV.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42019147556.
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The accurate differentiation of glioma recurrence from pseudoprogression (PSP) after therapy remains a considerable clinical challenge. Several studies have shown that diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has potential value in distinguishing these 2 outcomes. The current meta-analysis examined the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion MRI with the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in the differentiation of glioma recurrence from PSP. ⋯ Our meta-analysis indicated that diffusion MRI with quantitative ADC is an effective approach for differentiation of glioma recurrence from PSP, and can be used as an auxiliary tool to diagnose glioma progression.
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In China, heat-clearing and detoxifying Chinese medicines combined with conventional therapy are commonly applied to treat the mild hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). However, there is lack of solid evidence on the efficacy and safety of such therapies. ⋯ In conclusion, the heat-clearing and detoxifying Chinese medicines on top of conventional therapy can effectively reduce the progressive rate of mild HFMD and improve healing of skin and oral mucosal lesions. More studies are needed for the time to fever resolution.