Medicine
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There is no evidence-based data to confirm the efficacy of Yiqi Yangyin Jiedu Decoction (YYJD) in postoperative thyroid cancer patients. Therefore, in order to provide new evidence-based medical evidence for clinical treatment, we used this protocol to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of YYJD in postoperative patients with thyroid cancer. ⋯ We assume that the YYJD has a positive effect.
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The morbidity and mortality of coronary heart disease (CHD) has remained high, which greatly increases people's economic burden. Several studies have showed that Tiaogan formula (TGF), as a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, was of benefit to relieving angina pectoris symptoms and improving the quality of life for CHD patients. However, the intensity of evidence has been poor, limiting the further clinical application of TGF to CHD. This systematic review and meta-analysis will assess the effectiveness and safety of studies of TGF in CHD patients. ⋯ This study will provide a high-quality synthesis of the effects and safety of Tiaogan formula in the treatment of CHD patients.
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Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia worldwide. Despite the publication of numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses that have summarized the evidence associated with pharmacotherapies (PTs) and non-pharmacotherapies (NPTs) for the wide range of interventions available for AD treatment, their comparative safety and efficacy remains insufficiently defined. ⋯ We will determine the most efficacious treatment strategies for AD patients from the most highly ranked treatments. These results will help to guide clinical decision-making and improve patient care.
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Vitamin D plays an important role in the immune system and consequently in the inflammatory process of asthma. It acts directly on the regulation of helper T lymphocytes 1 (Th1) and helper T lymphocytes 2 (Th2) cells, and regulatory T lymphocytes. Evidence shows that vitamin D acts on dendritic cells, raising inflammatory mediators and increasing the imbalance between Th1, Th2, and helper T lymphocytes 17 (Th17). Evidence shows a strong association between vitamin D levels and asthma incidence, especially in patients with severe and uncontrolled asthma. ⋯ The findings of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
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Osteochondral fracture (OCF) in weight-bearing area of lateral femoral condyle (LFC) is a rare combined injury caused by patellar dislocation. ⋯ Anchor absorbable suture bridge fixation for this kind of OCF is not only effective, but also economical.